The crash occurred at the intersection of Novy Arbat and Novinsky Boulevard. According to the Telegram channel "Krovavaya Barynya" (part of Ksenia Sobchak's Ostorozhno Media holding), the motorcycle was ridden by a woman.

Initially, "Krovavaya Barynya" reported that the motorcyclist had died, but later clarified that this information was not confirmed. Baza writes that the woman sustained bruises. According to Sobchak's source in emergency services, she declined hospitalization after the accident.

Mash reports that the car was previously registered to the late LDPR leader Vladimir Zhirinovsky, and now belongs to the party's "leadership." Published photos show the Aurus is equipped with flashing beacons.

Slutsky's aide Vladimir Dmitriev confirmed to REN TV that the politician himself was in the car at the time of the accident. According to him, no one was injured in the crash. Who was at fault is not yet known.