DUSHANBE, October 8, 2013, Asia-Plus -- A teenager died after a speeding Mercedes hit him as he was crossing the street.

According to the Interior Ministry’s website, the accident took place in Dushanbe on October 7.

The accused, a 22-year-old resident of the Varzob district, Iqbol Abdurahimov, was arrested, reports the Interior Ministry’s website.