A 7-year-old child fell victim to a drunk drivers. The boy was hit by a car in Corjeuţi village, Briceni district, while returning with his mother from the church.

The tragedy took place last evening. The child was still conscious when ambulance arrived, but passed away on the way to the hospital. His mother was unharmed.

After the accident, the driver fled, but was shortly found by police officers. It was established that the 32-year-old man was drunk driving. The man was taken to the precinct for questionings.