The tragedy was reported on social media by the friend of the deceased, Alibek Sergaliyev:
"I still can’t believe this. Allah took your soul on the sacred Friday, just before Ramadan. You were a wonderful person. Farewell, brother!"
Colleagues, friends, and fans of the musician are expressing their condolences.
In response to an inquiry from Zakon.kz, the press service of the Akmolinsk region police department provided details about the incident.
"On February 28, a traffic accident occurred on the 31st kilometer of the Astana – Petropavlovsk highway involving a 'Gazelle' vehicle and a Volkswagen Polo. As a result of the collision, the driver of the passenger car died." Press service of the Akmolinsk region police department
The department urges drivers to strictly adhere to speed limits, consider road conditions, and monitor the technical condition of their vehicles.
"A pre-investigation has been initiated regarding this incident, during which all circumstances will be established, and a procedural decision will be made." Press service of the Akmolinsk region police department
It is known that the farewell to the artist will take place on March 2 in his homeland, the village of Kishkenekol in the North Kazakhstan region.
Earlier, it was reported that at the age of 89, the honored master of sports of the USSR, a veteran of Kyrgyz football, Yusup Musaev, passed away. He played for the "Alga" team from Frunze (Bishkek) from 1957 to 1969. After his career ended, Musaev led "Alga" and worked as a coach at the Olympic reserve school.