Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Ahmedabad Crane Crash Kills Student; Driver Arrested After Fleeing
A 19-year-old student named Prerna Neenama was walking to college in Ahmedabad.
A pickup crane came from behind and hit her.
The vehicle then ran over her, according to CCTV footage.
Prerna died at the scene.
The driver, Arun Nishad, allegedly ran away after the crash.
Residents helped look for him, and police later arrested him.
Police are studying the video and other evidence.
Residents say the road does not have a proper footpath.
They are questioning whether this made walking near traffic more dangerous.
Prerna Neenama, a 19-year-old first-year BSc student, was killed near Silver Oak University in Ahmedabad’s Gota area.
The crash occurred around 11:55 a.m. as she walked to college, about 200 metres from the campus.
CCTV footage reportedly shows a pickup crane striking and running over her before stopping ahead.
The driver, identified as Arun Nishad, allegedly fled but was later located in Sola and arrested by police.
Residents raised concerns that the road lacks a proper footpath, while police continue examining CCTV and other evidence.
- Who
- Prerna Neenama, a 19-year-old student, was killed; the crane driver was identified as Arun Nishad.
- What
- A pickup crane allegedly struck and ran over the student, killing her, before the driver fled and was later arrested.
- When
- Tuesday morning, at about 11:55 a.m.; the article says she had left home around 11:30 a.m.
- Where
- The crash occurred in the Gota area of Ahmedabad, about 200 metres from Silver Oak University; the driver was later located in Sola.
- Why
- The precise circumstances remain under investigation; residents questioned whether the lack of a proper footpath contributed to the danger.
- Victim
- Prerna Neenama, 19, a first-year BSc student
- Institution
- Silver Oak University
- Crash time
- Around 11:55 a.m. on Tuesday
- Vehicle
- Pickup crane registered as GJ 01 RQ 2685
- Driver
- Arun Nishad
- Police action
- The driver was located in Sola and arrested
- Evidence
- CCTV footage and other evidence are being examined