Ahmedabad: 24-Year-Old Dies After Eicher Truck Hits Bike in Narol; Ambulance Delay Alleged

A 24-year-old man died at Ahmedabad’s SVP Hospital after battling for his life for four days following a motorcycle accident involving an Eicher truck near the Apollo International School crossroads in Narol. The victim’s family has alleged that a delay in the arrival of a 108 emergency ambulance forced them to begin transporting him to hospital in an auto-rickshaw before transferring him to the ambulance midway.

The accident took place on the evening of October 21, when Jayeshkumar Kanubhai Makwana, a resident of Panchshila Residency in Shahwadi, Narol, was riding his motorcycle. According to a complaint filed at the K Division Traffic Police Station, an unidentified Eicher truck driver allegedly drove recklessly and rammed into his motorcycle.

Jayeshkumar suffered severe injuries to his head, forehead and left arm and lost consciousness. He died during treatment at SVP Hospital at 8.40 am on October 25.

Family Alleges Delay in 108 Ambulance Arrival

According to the complaint, local residents alerted the 108 emergency service immediately after the accident. However, the family alleged that the ambulance did not arrive promptly, forcing them to place the injured man in an auto-rickshaw and head towards the hospital.

While they were on the way, they encountered a 108 ambulance near Narol Circle. Jayeshkumar was transferred from the rickshaw to the ambulance and taken to LG Hospital for initial treatment.

He was subsequently shifted to the neurosurgery ward at SVP Hospital, where he remained under treatment for four days.

The alleged delay in the ambulance’s arrival is part of the complaint. The circumstances surrounding the response time have not been independently established.

Truck Driver Flees After Collision

Jayeshkumar and his elder brother, Divyakant Kanubhai Makwana, both worked at Aaron Limited, according to the complaint filed by Divyakant.

The complaint states that the unidentified truck driver fled the scene with the vehicle after the collision.

Passersby reportedly used Jayeshkumar’s mobile phone to inform his family about the accident. His relatives subsequently reached the spot and arranged for his transportation to hospital.

Police Register Case, Begin Investigation

Following Jayeshkumar’s death, the K Division Traffic Police registered a case against the unidentified Eicher truck driver and initiated an investigation.

Police are investigating the circumstances of the collision and the identity of the driver who allegedly fled the scene.