On February 9th, around 4:20 AM, a man's body was found on the 54th kilometer of the Kaunas-Marijampole-Suvalkai road, known as Via Baltica, in the Marijampole municipality. The victim, believed to be a male born in 1984, exhibited various injuries consistent with a hit-and-run. As a result of the discovery, the road was temporarily closed, leading to significant traffic congestion in the area.

Authorities suspect that the man was struck and fatally injured by an unidentified vehicle that fled the scene. This incident has prompted law enforcement to initiate a preliminary investigation focusing on violations of road safety regulations related to vehicle operation, especially in cases resulting in human fatalities. Under the national penal code, those found culpable could face imprisonment of up to seven years.

This tragic event raises concerns regarding road safety and the responsibilities of drivers in ensuring their compliance with traffic laws. The hit-and-run aspect highlights the urgent need for effective measures to hold drivers accountable and to improve awareness about the consequences of reckless driving and fleeing accident scenes, particularly on high-traffic routes like Via Baltica.