Accident in Vinica leaves four injured; driver arrested with 1.82 parts per thousand alcohol in his blood

A traffic accident caused by a driver under the influence of alcohol left four people injured in Vinica, while the driver was detained by police.

According to a statement from the Ministry of Interior, on 22.10.2026, at around 20:45, the Vinica police station was informed of a collision at the intersection of Marshall Tito and Leninova streets. Two Audi passenger vehicles were involved in the accident: one with Vinica license plates, driven by D.P. (42) from Vinica, and the other driven by P.P. (24) from the village of Leski, in the Vinica area. The latter had left the scene after the collision.

As a result of the accident, J.P. (58) from Vinica, a passenger in the vehicle driven by D.P., sustained serious bodily injuries. D.P. was also injured, while the other passengers, I.P. (39) and E.P. (54), were treated at the Emergency Medical Service in Kočani and the Clinical Hospital in Štip.

Following police measures, P.P. was located and deprived of his liberty. An examination showed that he had been driving under the influence of alcohol, with 1.82 parts per thousand alcohol in his blood.

The Vinica police team conducted an inspection of the accident scene. The Ministry of Interior announced that, after the case documentation is completed, an appropriate criminal complaint will be filed against P.P./Telegrafi/