On February 9, 2026, emergency services received an automatic alert from an iPhone device concerning a possible traffic accident on the A5 highway near the village of Puskelnių in the Sasnava municipality. Authorities attempted to contact the device owner but received no response. Upon arriving at the accident scene, they discovered a Peugeot 3008 with its engine running but no visible damage, alongside the body of a man who was pronounced dead by medical personnel.

The road A5 was temporarily closed in the direction of Kaunas–Marijampolė as police conducted initial investigative procedures to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. It was later confirmed that the deceased was an Estonian citizen, leading investigators to believe that he was struck by another vehicle after exiting his car, which subsequently fled the scene.

This tragic event highlights the ongoing concerns regarding road safety and hit-and-run incidents. The investigation aims to identify the driver responsible for this incident, and law enforcement is urging any witnesses to come forward with information that may assist in resolving this case.