Man killed by truck near Tīnūži in Ogre municipality; police probe whether another vehicle hit him first

A man was killed under the wheels of a truck early on Monday in Ogre municipality, near Tīnūži, in Latvia. The circumstances remain unclear, and the State Police, who are leading the investigation, have asked anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.

Unusual details

The case was reported by the programme "Degpunktā". According to its information, the truck has no damage to its front end, which would normally be expected if a standing pedestrian had been hit. In addition, bloodstains and the victim's position on the road suggest that the man was most likely already lying on the road before the truck ran over him.

Main line of inquiry

An expert suggests that the man may have been struck earlier in the dark by another vehicle, whose driver left the scene to avoid responsibility. At present this is one of the main versions police are working on.

Victim not identified

The victim's identity has not been established. The injuries from several impacts are so severe that it has not yet been possible to determine even his age. The exact circumstances are to be clarified through expert examinations and the further investigation.