Patrol Police officer hit by car in Issyk-Kul region, he is in coma

A car hit an officer of the Department of the Patrol Police Service of Bishkek in Chon-Sary-Oi village, Issyk-Kul region, who was sent there for the tourist season. A source in law enforcement agencies informed 24.kg news agency.

The police officer was hit by a car on August 15 while he was on duty. He was hospitalized with serious injuries. At the moment, the officer is in a coma.

The press service of the Main Traffic Safety Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs told 24.kg news agency that the case is under the personal control of the Minister of Internal Affairs. Negotiations have been held with the Ministry of Health regarding the transportation of the police officer from the Issyk-Kul Regional Hospital to Bishkek by a special vehicle.

The Main Traffic Safety Department noted that the driver, who hit the police officer, was placed in a temporary detention facility. The collected materials were transferred to the investigative service for further investigation.