Krunalkumar Prajapati, 25, lost his life in a road accident involving an Eicher 407 pickup truck near Balolnagar, New Ranip in Ahmedabad.

Around 11.30am on October 6, Krunalkumar was riding his motorcycle on the bridge leading towards New Ranip when the accident occurred.

According to the complaint filed by Krunalkumar’s mother, Nayanaben Prajapati, her son was working as a courier and was returning home when the accident occurred. 

The truck (GJ-09-Z-4176), allegedly speeding, hit Krunalkumar’s motorcycle from behind, causing severe injuries to him. He was rushed to Sola Civil Hospital by a 108 ambulance, but succumbed to his injuries at 2.30 pm.

The truck driver fled the scene after the accident. Nayanaben filed the complaint after performing her son’s last rites and has urged the authorities to take strict action against the driver for reckless and negligent driving that resulted in the loss of her son’s life.

A case has been registered with the L Division traffic police. A search is on to locate the driver.

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