According to the Police Department of Ulaanbaatar, 116 people have died in traffic accidents in Ulaanbaatar City during the first nine months of this year, 67 of whom were pedestrians struck while crossing streets at or near intersections and crosswalks. By comparison, in 2024, a total of 176 pedestrians died while crossing both designated and undesignated areas of the road.
Senior Specialist and Police Major G.Otgontamir from the department’s Prevention Division warned that the number of pedestrian accidents tends to rise in winter as roads become slippery due to snow and ice. “Drivers are obliged to yield to pedestrians at crosswalks and intersections,” G.Otgontamir said. “When crossing at an uncontrolled or unlit crosswalk, pedestrians should make sure that approaching vehicles are slowing down or have come to a complete stop before stepping onto the roadway. Vehicles traveling in the outer lane are also required to reduce speed if the car in the inner lane stops to let a pedestrian pass. Unfortunately, many accidents occur when one driver yields but another, coming from the next lane, fails to slow down and strikes the pedestrian. This risk increases after snowfall due to slippery road surfaces,” he explained.
He emphasized that it is particularly tragic when pedestrians lose their lives while following the traffic rules at designated crossings. “Both drivers and pedestrians must act responsibly. Drivers must stop and give way when a pedestrian is standing at the edge of the road, as required by traffic regulations. Those who violate Article 16.1 of the Law on Traffic Safety are subject to fines,” he added.
In a separate incident, police reported that at around 4:00 a.m. on November 6, in the 15th khoroo of Khan-Uul District, a vehicle struck a road worker and fled the scene. Responding officers discovered that the victim had died at the scene. Following an immediate search operation, police identified and apprehended the suspected driver, a 19-year-old male named A, who is now under investigation, according to the Police Department. Moreover, authorities reiterated their call for heightened caution from both drivers and pedestrians as winter conditions worsen, stressing that adherence to traffic rules is crucial to prevent further loss of life.

Published Date:2025-11-09