Reckless car driving leaves 1 woman dead, 3 injured near Mithakhali

A high-speed car lost control and caused a severe accident near Mithakhali, Ahmedabad, ramming multiple vehicles, resulting in the death of a woman and injuring three others. The incident occurred near the derasar, beside HCG Hospital, raising concerns about reckless driving in the city.  

The driver of the white Skoda, identified as Nilesh Jagdishbhai Patel, a resident of Shubhlakshmi Apartments, Juna Ahmedabad road, Bareja, was reportedly behind the wheel at the time of the crash. The vehicle struck pedestrians and other motorists on the road. Three persons were injured in the incident, while one woman, identified as Ronakben Parikh (40), died in the incident.

Eyewitnesses suggest that the driver may have been under the influence of alcohol, though confirmation is awaited pending medical tests. Two of the injured were immediately rushed to the hospital for urgent treatment. L division police have lodged a complaint in the matter and further investigations are underway.  

The accident took place around 6.30 pm on February 15, highlighting the growing concern over reckless and impaired driving in the city.