BULGARIAN ICE DANCING CHAMPION ‘TESTS POSITIVE’ FOR BLOOD ALCOHOL AFTER CRASH IN WHICH MAN DIES
Bulgaria's world ice dancing champion Maxim Staviski tested positive for alcohol after a car crash in which a man died and a passenger was seriously injured, police said August 6.
Staviski's Hummer sport utility vehicle collided with two cars late on August 5 on a bridge near the coastal city of Bourgas, according to the Associated Press.
The Russian-born ice dancer was not injured in the crash. He could face criminal charges.
The driver of one of the other two cars was seriously injured and died later in hospital. A woman passenger was admitted to hospital in a coma.
A blood test showed that Staviski was over the legal driving limit for alcohol, an Interior Ministry spokesperson said, but declined to specify by how much.
With dance partner and girlfriend, Albena Denkova, Staviski won the ice dancing event at the 2006 World Figure Skating Championships in Calgary.
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 | We can only pray silently for all the victims of the unfortunate accident.For the relatives and the friends of the man that was seriously injured and later passed away so that soon may recover from the loss of their dearly beloved deceased and for the woman that is in a coma soon to wake up and have a complete recovery;and for Mr.Stravinski healing thoughts also for we know he is a victim also and I hope he can recover also and resume his Skating carreer.Loving healing thoughts to all the people affected. |  |
Comments by kenny - 13:14 07 Aug 2007 |
| we know he is a victim too, give me a break, no he is not he is the perpetrator of the crime | |
Comments by Afroman - 15:16 07 Aug 2007 |
| Mr.Stravinski , should be jailed to serve as detriment to other sensless drunk drivers...my heart goes to the family of deceased | |
Comments by Paromita Sanatani - 17:19 07 Aug 2007 |
| Another needless tragedy perpetrated by someone who has lent his public image to an anti drink-driving campaign! The most severe penalties must be applied, to serve as a lesson to all.
So very sad especially for the families of the innocent victims. | |
