59-year-old Gostivar resident killed in crash near Opae
Crash on the Kumanovo–Lipkovo regional road on 17 October 2026 left one dead and at least one injured.
A 59-year-old man from Gostivar died in a traffic accident on 17.10.2026. The fatality was reported after a passenger car left the road and struck a metal structure in the Lipkovo area, police said.
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the incident was reported to the Regional Police Department Kumanovo on 17 October 2026 at around 15:10. The crash happened on the regional road Kumanovo–Lipkovo, specifically near the village of Opae in Lipkovo Municipality.
Vehicle and victims
The vehicle involved was an Audi with Kumanovo registration plates, driven by 18-year-old S.A. from the village of Slupčane. The car ran off the road and collided with a metal structure, authorities said.
One passenger, A.A. (18), also from Slupčane, sustained serious bodily injuries and was admitted to General Hospital Kumanovo. A separate 59-year-old resident of Gostivar lost his life in the accident; the Ministry of Internal Affairs conveyed these details.
A team from the Regional Police Department Kumanovo carried out the on-site inspection and investigation. Further procedural measures were taken by the investigative unit, the ministry added.
Photo: press material from the event
