Speeding Fortuner Mows Down Sleepers in Ahmedabad; One Dead
A speeding Toyota Fortuner crashed into people sleeping on a footpath in Ahmedabad's Nikol area, killing one woman and injuring two others.
A horrific SUV accident in Ahmedabad's Nikol area turned a quiet Sunday night into a scene of tragedy when a speeding Toyota Fortuner plowed into people sleeping on a footpath, leaving one woman dead and two others fighting for their lives.
Tragedy Near Devasya School
The incident occurred late on Sunday, November 2, 2026, in the vicinity of Devasya School. Victims who had sought shelter on the roadside footpath were caught off guard by the high-speed vehicle, which veered off the road and crashed directly into them. The impact was so severe that one woman died on the spot, while two other individuals sustained critical injuries.
Emergency services rushed the injured to a nearby medical facility, where they are currently undergoing urgent treatment.
Driver Detained, Beer Cans Found
Police acted swiftly to secure the scene and have taken the driver into custody. He has been identified as 36-year-old Viral Savji Chaudhary, a resident of Nana Chiloda, Ahmedabad.
During the preliminary inspection of the Toyota Fortuner, law enforcement officers discovered several empty beer cans inside the vehicle. This discovery has shifted the focus of the investigation toward potential drunk driving.
Official Investigation Underway
The 'I' Division Traffic Police Station has officially registered a case regarding the collision. To determine the exact state of the driver at the time of the crash, authorities have sent Viral Savji Chaudhary for a mandatory medical examination to check for alcohol or substance influence.
Gathering Evidence
Investigators are now working to reconstruct the sequence of events leading up to the fatal crash. As part of the probe, police are actively reviewing CCTV footage from cameras installed in the surrounding area to establish the vehicle's speed and trajectory before it hit the pedestrians.