According to preliminary data, it has been established that the driver of a Toyota Camry 35, traveling on the 42 km of the Almaty – Ust-Kamenogorsk highway, lost control of the vehicle due to icy conditions and collided with an inspector from the regional patrol police battalion, subsequently crashing into a service vehicle, a Hyundai Elantra.
As a result of the accident, the police officer died at the scene.
"The regional department extends its heartfelt condolences to the family of the officer who lost his life in the line of duty," the agency stated.
The regional police strongly advises drivers to adhere to traffic rules, especially in conditions of poor visibility and ice.