Street Menace: Business Leaders Who Lost Lives in Road Accidents

India is world's capital in road accident,. According to an Annual Report on 'Road Accidents in India-2022' published by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, a total of 4,61,312 road accidents were reported by states and union territories (UTs) during the calendar year.

– These accidents resulted in 1,68,491 fatalities and caused injuries to 4,43,366 individuals.

– Compared to 2021, there was an 11.9% increase in accidents in 2022, a 9.4% increase in fatalities, and a 15.3% increase in injuries.

The report highlighted the urgency of addressing contributing factors to these accidents, including speeding, reckless driving, drunken driving, and non-compliance with traffic regulations. Strengthening enforcement mechanisms, enhancing driver education and training programs, and improving road conditions and vehicle safety are crucial steps to curb road accidents.

The Ministry is actively involved in initiatives such as modern transportation systems, road safety audits, and international collaborations to learn from global best practices.

In last couple of years, there are number of incidences wherein top leadership of the well-known companies have lost their lives in road accidents. This emphasize the need of urgent attention required towards rising road menaces, and the attention is much needed not just from the government but Indian states' authorities, employers and the people as well.

Below are some prominent business personalities that ended their journey on the earth on the concrete pathway to heaven :

Avtar Singh Saini

Semiconductor giant Intel’s South Asia division former director Avtar Singh Saini, who had majorly contributed to the Pentium processor's design and development, died in a fatal crash in Navi Mumbai, India, on 28 February, 2024

Rajalakshmi Vijay

The CEO of Altruism Technologies, a Mumbai-based tech company, died in a road accident in March 2023. Vijay, who was an avid runner, was hit by a speeding SUV while jogging near the Worli Sea Face.

Parag Desai

The Executive Director of the famous tea brand Wagh Bakri, Parag Desai passed away in a tragic road accident in October 2023. Desai played a significant role in leading industry platforms like the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and other international organisations.

Cyrus Mistry

The former chairman of Tata Sons, Cyrus Mistry, died in a car accident in September 2022 while traveling from Gujarat to Mumbai.

Sanjay Shah

The CEO of Vistex, Sanjay Shah, died in a freak accident in January 2024 while celebrating the company's silver jubilee celebration.

These incidents serve as a reminder of the importance of road safety for everyone, regardless of their position or status.

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