Kyiv resident Igor Mazepa, founder of the investment company Concorde Capital, struck and killed a pedestrian on the evening of February 9 in the Zhytomyr region, according to police reports. Mazepa stated he is fully cooperating with the ongoing investigation.
Tragic Accident Raises Questions for Ukrainian Businessman
The incident occurred on a dark stretch of highway, prompting a police investigation and a statement from Mazepa himself.
- Igor Mazepa, 49, was driving a Mercedes-Benz when the accident occurred.
- The pedestrian, a 60-year-old local resident, died en route to the hospital.
- Police confirmed Mazepa was not under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident.
- An investigation is underway to determine the full circumstances surrounding the collision.
The collision took place around 7:30 PM on February 9th on the Kyiv-Chop highway, near the village of Kamenny Maidan in the Zvyagel district of the Zhytomyr region. The area was reportedly unlit when Mazepa’s vehicle struck the pedestrian who was crossing the roadway.
Police Investigation Underway
Authorities confirmed that the driver, identified as 49-year-old Igor Mazepa, a resident of Kyiv, was traveling towards the city of Zhytomyr. Despite immediate medical attention, the 60-year-old pedestrian succumbed to their injuries while being transported to a medical facility.
Police Statement: “According to the results of a preliminary examination, the driver of the car was sober.”
Investigators with the GUNP (National Police of Ukraine) in the Zhytomyr region have initiated a pre-trial investigation under Part 2 of Article 286 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, concerning violations of traffic safety regulations. The investigation aims to establish all contributing factors and the precise sequence of events leading to the accident.
Mazepa’s Response
Mazepa released a statement addressing the incident, stating, “In order to prevent possible insinuations, I inform you that I was not tired, did not use any substances prohibited for drivers, which was confirmed by an on-site medical examination, and did not violate any traffic rules.”
He further added, “I am cooperating with the investigation. I’ll provide all the details a little later.”
