Iryna Nikorak, a Member of Parliament for the «European Solidarity» party, is under investigation for possible involvement in a road traffic accident that took place on 31 October 2026 on the Mukachevo–Lviv motorway. According to journalists, an Audi Q8, allegedly belonging to the MP, carried out a dangerous overtaking manoeuvre and left the scene of the accident. People were injured as a result of the collision involving other vehicles. Law enforcement officers are investigating who was driving the SUV, but there is currently no official confirmation of Nikorak’s involvement.
- The media have reported on the possible involvement of MP Iryna Nikorak in a road traffic accident in the Lviv region.
- According to journalists, the Audi Q8 carried out a dangerous overtaking manoeuvre and left the scene of the accident.
- The police have confirmed that two cars collided on 31 October; two people were injured.
- Law enforcement officers have opened criminal proceedings in connection with a breach of the Highway Code.
- There is currently no official confirmation that the MP was involved in the accident.
What is known about the road traffic accident in which a MP’s car may have been involved
According to journalists, a dashcam belonging to one of the road users captured an Audi Q8 overtaking several cars at once. Whilst performing the manoeuvre, the SUV allegedly crossed a solid line and veered into the oncoming lane.
According to the publication, this led to a head-on collision involving other vehicles. Meanwhile, the Audi left the scene of the accident.
Journalists report that the car belongs to Iryna Nikorak. According to their information, CCTV footage may show that the MP herself was behind the wheel. There is as yet no official confirmation of these claims.
The police have confirmed an accident in which two people were injured
On 1 November, the Lviv Regional Police reported a road traffic accident that had occurred on 31 October at around 17:35 near the village of Lany on the Mukachevo–Ivano-Frankivsk–Rohatyn–Lviv motorway.
According to preliminary information from the police, a Volkswagen Jetta driven by a 59-year-old man from Lviv collided with a Hyundai Tucson driven by a 48-year-old man from Kharkiv.
Two passengers in the Volkswagen were injured in the accident — a 55-year-old woman and a 57-year-old man. Both were taken to hospital.
The police have opened a criminal investigation proceedings in accordance with Part One Article 286 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The law enforcement statement makes no mention of an Audi Q8 or Irina Nikorak. It has not been officially confirmed whether it relates specifically to the incident reported by *Informator*.
Did Nikorak comment on the report of the accident?
As of 10 November, no public comment had been found from Iryna Nikorak regarding reports of her possible involvement in a road traffic accident.
The publication *Informator* also notes that members of Petro Poroshenko’s political circle are not commenting on the situation.
Iryna Nikorak is a Member of Parliament of the 9th convocation representing the «European Solidarity» parliamentary group and chairs the sub-committee on the rehabilitation of veterans within the parliamentary committee on social policy.
There is currently no information regarding the MP being charged or her being officially wanted.
