Last evening, a 59-year-old man has deceased while being transported to the hospital, after being hit by a car in Bălți. According to the police the victim was crossing the street and the driver failed to notice him.

The driver now risks a criminal file. 

At the same time, near Ineşti, Teleneşti district, another car has ended up in a ditch after the driver lost control over the vehicle. The 33-year-old passenger has required medical assistance. The woman refused to be taken to the hospital.

If found guilty the driver risks 6 penalty units.

Both drivers were taken in to pass the breath test in order to establish whether they drunk any alcoholic beverages before taking the wheel.