Reckless Car Driver Hits Cyclist on Dharampur Nanapondha Road Leaving One Seriously Injured
A terrifying road accident occurred early Wednesday morning on the busy Dharampur Nanapondha road in the Valsad district involving a high speed car and a local cyclist The incident took place at approximately 8 AM on National Highway Number 56 near Baroliya village when a recklessly driven car bearing registration number GJ15CM 8155 lost control and crashed into a man who was simply crossing the road The force of the impact was so severe that the cyclist was thrown several feet into the air before hitting the hard asphalt causing multiple life threatening injuries and creating a scene of absolute chaos on the highway
According to eyewitnesses and local reports the victim was identified as Dinesh Patel a resident of the Madhal Devi Faliya area in Baroliya village The accident happened while Dinesh Patel was on his way to deliver milk as part of his daily routine He was attempting to cross the highway on his bicycle when the speeding car approaching from the Dharampur side struck him with immense force The bicycle was completely mangled under the weight of the vehicle and the victim was found lying in a pool of blood as passersby and local farmers rushed to the spot to provide immediate assistance
Following the collision the local residents acted quickly and displayed great presence of mind by immediately contacting the 108 emergency ambulance service Upon arrival the paramedics provided preliminary first aid to stabilize the victim before rushing him to the Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital in Dharampur for intensive medical treatment Medical sources at the hospital have indicated that the victim has sustained serious head trauma and multiple fractures across his body His condition remains critical and he is currently under the strict observation of a team of expert doctors who are working around the clock to save his life
The accident caused a significant disruption on National Highway 56 for a considerable amount of time as a large crowd gathered at the site and traffic came to a standstill Local residents expressed their deep anger and frustration regarding the increasing instances of over speeding on this particular stretch of the road They noted that despite the highway passing through residential and farming zones many car drivers treat the road like a racing track with no regard for the safety of pedestrians or slow moving vehicles like bicycles which are commonly used by the local tribal and farming communities in Dharampur
The Dharampur police were notified of the incident and arrived at the scene to conduct a formal investigation and manage the traffic flow The car involved in the accident remained at the site and the police are currently in the process of identifying the driver and determining if the crash was a result of mechanical failure or human negligence such as distracted driving or intoxication Charges are expected to be filed against the vehicle owner and driver under the relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for rash and negligent driving causing grievous hurt to a citizen
This tragic event has once again highlighted the urgent need for better traffic management and speed control measures on the Dharampur Nanapondha highway Social activists and village leaders from Baroliya have demanded that the authorities install speed breakers or prominent signboards near residential crossings to alert drivers to slow down They pointed out that many school children and elderly residents cross this road every morning and without proper safety infrastructure more innocent lives remain at risk The local community is currently praying for the speedy recovery of Dinesh Patel as his family deals with the shock of the sudden tragedy
The stretch of National Highway 56 between Dharampur and Nanapondha is known for its scenic but narrow sections which often lead to high speed collisions if drivers are not careful In 2026 the frequency of such accidents has prompted calls for more police patrolling and the installation of speed cameras to catch habitual offenders As the legal proceedings against the car driver move forward the incident serves as a grim reminder to all motorists to maintain safe speeds and remain vigilant especially in rural areas where the local population relies on bicycles and foot travel for their daily livelihoods
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