A tragic hit-and-run incident claimed the life of a 42-year-old man in the early hours of Friday on Ahmedabad's SP Ring Road. The victim, who remains unidentified, was fatally struck by an unknown vehicle near the Ropda intersection on the route from Aslali to Hathijan.
Timeline of the Tragic Incident
The fatal accident occurred around 3:30 AM on Friday when authorities believe the victim was attempting to cross the road. According to the First Information Report (FIR) registered in the case, the collision involved either a heavy or medium-sized vehicle that fled the scene immediately after striking the man.
Vatva police officials first alerted J-traffic police about the serious accident at the Ropda intersection. When officers reached the spot, they discovered the man lying near a speed bump with devastating injuries.
Victim's Condition and Investigation Details
Police examination revealed the victim suffered severe injuries to his head, face, chest, and arms, indicating a high-impact collision. The nature of injuries suggested the vehicle was traveling at significant speed when it struck the pedestrian.
Authorities conducted a thorough search but found no identifying documents on the victim. This has complicated efforts to notify family members about the tragedy.
Legal Action and Next Steps
Police have shifted the body to Civil Hospital for postmortem examination and DNA sampling. The body will be preserved in the cold room for seven days to allow potential relatives to come forward and identify the victim.
Law enforcement has registered an FIR under multiple legal provisions including:
- BNS sections concerning causing death by negligence
- Acts endangering the life of others
- Rash driving on a public way
- Relevant sections of the Motor Vehicles Act
The investigation continues as authorities work to identify both the victim and the vehicle responsible for this fatal hit-and-run incident that has left another family searching for answers.
