Mahir Hiteshkumar Desai Death – The Henrico Police have informed CBS 6 that an investigation is currently underway regarding a fatal motorcycle crash. The incident occurred on Monday, April 8, at approximately 5:05 p.m. at the intersection of Libbie Avenue and Fitzhugh Avenue. According to the police, the crash involved a motorcycle and a sedan.
Upon arriving at the scene, the officers discovered the adult male motorcyclist with severe injuries. He was immediately transported to a nearby hospital, but unfortunately, succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the sedan also received medical treatment for their injuries.
The victim has been identified as 26-year-old Mahir Hiteshkumar Desai from Henrico County. Based on the preliminary investigation conducted by the Henrico Police, it was determined that Mahir was traveling north on Libbie Avenue when the sedan attempted to make a left turn from Fitzhugh Avenue onto southbound Libbie Avenue. As the sedan entered the intersection, Mr. Desai was unable to avoid a collision and struck the driver’s side of the sedan, as stated in the police release.