Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- A fatal traffic accident occurred in Tashkent. This was reported by the press service of the Road Safety Directorate of the Main Department of Internal Affairs.

The incident occurred on 7 June at 13:30 on Elbek Street in Yashnabad district of the capital.

The driver of a Chevrolet Lacetti B.T., born in 1998, lost control and collided with a tree on the side of the road. As a result of his injuries, he died at the scene.

A criminal case has been initiated on this fact. An investigation is underway.