53-year-old billionaire Mikhail Smirnov, ex-co-owner of the Baltic Fuel Company (BTK), was killed in an accident in the Priozersky district of the Leningrad Region. This is reported by the portal " <url>".
The man lost control of the Triumph Bonneville T120 motorcycle, drove into the oncoming lane and collided with the Haval car. The death of the motorcyclist occurred before the ambulance crew arrived at the scene.
The police are conducting a check on the accident.
The accident occurred on the 49th km of the Peski - Sosnovo — Podgorica highway in the village of Michurinskoye on the afternoon of May 20. On May 21, it became known that Mikhail Smirnov was the deceased.
Mikhail Smirnov is associated with the Baltic Fuel Company (BTK) business group, Kommersant clarifies. The structure unites several companies, including Neva Oil LLC, which are engaged in the export of petroleum products and bunkering of vessels. Until 2024, Smirnov owned a 50% stake in Neva Oil, he was also a co-owner of Baltic Fuel Company LLC and chairman of the Board of Directors of BTK. In total, he participated in 26 companies. However, by 2026, Smirnov had withdrawn from all major assets.
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