Tragedy on the Novi Sad – Subotica Highway: Policeman Dejan Srdić Killed on Duty!
On July 7th, around 9:50 AM, a tragedy shook Serbia. Dejan Srdić, a traffic police officer with over 20 years of dedicated service, lost his life while performing his duty. A truck with license plates from Lučani, whose driver is suspected to have fallen asleep at the wheel, struck the officer who was checking a driver for a traffic violation.
The funeral of Dejan Srdić was held at the New Cemetery in Inđija, attended by high officials including Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Internal Affairs Ivica Dačić, Police Director Dragan Vasiljević, and Head of Traffic Police Slaviša Lukićević. All expressed deepest condolences to the family and emphasized that Srdić’s memory will never be forgotten.
The ban on graffiti at the funeral showed the great respect for the tragically fallen colleague. Police and the relevant prosecutor’s office continue to investigate all circumstances of the accident.
Why do such tragedies happen?
Truck drivers falling asleep at the wheel and endangering others on the road are not rare. Is the system for driver control and road safety effective enough? Are truck drivers properly checked and sanctioned?
Heroes on the front line, but the system doesn’t protect them!
Dejan Srdić was a model of a dedicated policeman, but unfortunately, he was not protected from the dangers lurking on the roads. His death is a warning to all of us that road safety must be raised to a higher level.
What do the authorities say?
Minister Dačić stated that all members of the Ministry of Internal Affairs share the family’s grief and will always provide support. However, words are not enough when such tragedies repeat.
Conclusion
The death of Dejan Srdić is not just a tragedy for one family but for all of us who use the roads. The system must act to prevent such tragedies from happening again. Truck drivers must be more strictly controlled, and policemen on the ground protected.
If you have similar stories or opinions about road safety, drop a comment below. Is it time for drastic measures, or just another tragedy in a long line?
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