Famous Kazakhstani businessman dies in car crash
18:45, 20 January 2015
TALDYKORGAN. KAZINFORM - A famous Kazakhstani businessman and co-owner of Altyn Group Kazakhstan LLP Baurzhan Assaubayev, 45, has been killed in a tragic road accident in Almaty region today, police say.
The fatal accident occurred at 8:00 a.m. on the Almaty-Bishkek motorway not far from Uzunagash village. According to reports, Assaubayev's driver lost control of the LX-570 SUV, crossed into the oncoming lane and collided with a truck. As a result of the collision, Assaubayev died right away. His driver, Ruslan Mussakulov, 30, sustained severe head injuries and was hospitalized. There was no immediate word on why the driver lost control of the car. An investigation is planned.