After returning from the International Space Station, a Russian cosmonaut hit an elderly colleague with his car.
According to a translation of the official statement, Artemyev knocked down a 63-year-old man who was an employee of the training center where he works.
The man was taken to the hospital with broken bones. The news was confirmed by the AP.
It's not clear if Artemyev's recent return journey from the International Space Station had anything to do with it. Recent studies show that returning from space can affect an astronauts ability to drive.
The accident occurred on a poorly lit road outside the pedestrian crossing zone and the cosmonaut didn't notice that the older man was crossing the street.
After administering first aid to the man, the cosmonaut called for an ambulance.
According to the statement, the family and the victim will get all the help they need.
The commander of the station, Artemyev, spent 195 days on the station after taking charge.
He has been in space for over 500 days.
Artemyev hosted a YouTube channel and posted TikTok videos from the International Space Station on his website.
Until either he or the victim comes forward, we'll have to accept the word of the cosmonaut.
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