Hit-and-run of pregnant woman shocks Moscow
Published: 05 June, 2009, 09:48
The death of a pregnant woman in a hit-and-run accident involving a police officer, as a reckless driver who simply drove off without rendering any help.
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Published: 05 June, 2009, 09:48
The death of a pregnant woman in a hit-and-run accident involving a police officer, as a reckless driver who simply drove off without rendering any help.