High-profile accident on the pass: a car hit almost 30 sheep in Vorokhta (video)
24 September 2025 09:02
A high-profile road accident with tragic consequences occurred in Ivano-Frankivsk region. On the night of September 21, in the village of Vorokhta, Nadvirna district, a car drove at high speed into a flock of sheep. This was reported by "Komersant Ukrainian" with reference to the National Police.
Dozens of animals were killed
Local newspaper Galka reports that about 28 sheep died at the scene. Witnesses say that the driver did not even stop after the accident and continued driving.
The shepherd accompanying the flock miraculously survived. However, the witnesses emphasize that he was intoxicated and did not follow the animals that were moving uncontrollably in the middle of the road.
“The sheep were walking ahead, a kilometer away from the shepherd. He was walking drunk in the middle of the roadway. This created a danger for other drivers and eventually led to the tragedy,” said one of the eyewitnesses.
The driver was found and an administrative report was drawn up
According to the Ivano-Frankivsk police, the accident was caused by a 32-year-old driver of a Ford Focus. In the dark, he failed to take into account the road situation, drove at an unsafe speed, and hit animals walking on the roadway without any lighting.
Law enforcement officers tested the driver for intoxication – he was sober. Administrative reports were drawn up against the man under Art:
- art. 122-4 (leaving the scene of an accident),
- art. 124 (violation of traffic rules that caused damage to property),
- art. 126 (driving a vehicle without the necessary documents).
The case will be referred to court.
Responsibility of the shepherd
Some witnesses also point to the shepherd’s fault, who was drunk and did not control the movement of the animals. As a result, the flock was not organized and posed a threat on the road.
Witnesses emphasize that the responsibility for the safety of animals on the road lies with both the owner of the flock and the shepherd, as the animals must graze and move in compliance with safety rules.
