Sochi Olympics competitor died at the scene of head-on smash.
Nikolay Khrenkov was a two times European Championship silver medallist and part of the Russia-3 sled that finished 15th in the four-man bobsled at the Sochi Games. Picture: krskstate.ru
The 29 year old was a two times European Championship silver medallist and part of the Russia-3 sled that finished 15th in the four-man bobsled at the Sochi Games.
'Near the village of Podgorny, Russian National Bobsled Team member Nikolay Khrenkov died,' said a Sports Ministry statement. 'We express our deep condolences to the family of Nikolay.'
The sportsman had been on his way to see his parents, a few days before his 30th birthday.
The sportsman had been on his way to see his parents, a few days before his 30th birthday. Pictures: vk.com group 'Accidents Krasnoyarsk'
'Nikolay Khrenkov was driving to see his parents in Zheleznogorsk,' said a statement from the Krasnoyark region of Sport, Tourism and Youth Politics.
'An eye witnesses said his Honda Accord went into a head-on collision with VAZ 2110. Both drivers died instantly.'
Comments (3)
Govt's owe it to the parents, the relatives ,the friends the economy to STOP this "perfect murder" because it's a death that could have been avoided ,yet no-one is blamed , SOME-ONE has do something soon because it may one day even "bite" those that could make a difference . My sincere condolences to all those affected
Patrick
This would have been more devastating for Nikolay's parents especially for celebrations on his birthday.