Feb 10 • 06:48 UTC 🇱🇹 Lithuania Lrytas

Mysterious death of an Estonian citizen on the "Via Baltica" road: more circumstances of the tragedy are becoming clear

An Estonian citizen was found dead with multiple injuries on a Lithuanian road, suspected to have been hit by an unidentified vehicle.

On February 9, at approximately 4:20 AM, the body of a 39-year-old Estonian citizen was discovered on the road near Marijampolė, Lithuania. Authorities suspect that the man was struck and fatally injured by an unknown vehicle, which fled the scene after the incident. The investigation has raised concerns about both road safety and the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death.

Emergency services were promptly dispatched following an automatic alert from the victim's iPhone, received at around 4:14 AM. The alert indicated that the owner had been involved in a traffic accident on the A5 road, near Puskelnių village. However, when the emergency services arrived, they found no one to respond to their inquiries, further complicating the situation and raising questions about the events leading up to the tragedy.

The incident highlights ongoing issues regarding pedestrian safety on major roads and the need for better mechanisms for accident alerts. As the investigation continues, authorities are focusing on tracking down the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run and exploring potential leads to ensure justice for the victim and to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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