Man dies while driving car in Panchkula’s Sector 8

According to Panchkula police, the man, originally hailing from Himachal Pradesh, was driving, when his car suddenly came to a halt and he lost consciousness

A 35-year-old man died under mysterious circumstances while driving his car in Sector 8 on Monday evening.

Panchkula police promptly arrived at the scene to initiate an investigation. (iStock)

Local police promptly arrived at the scene to initiate an investigation.

According to preliminary details shared by a police officer, the man, originally hailing from Himachal Pradesh, resided with his wife and daughter in a rented accommodation in Sector 8.

He was driving, when his car suddenly came to a halt and he lost consciousness. Some passers-by eventually observed the man unconscious in the driver’s seat. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

While police suspect that the man may have suffered a heart attack while driving, they have not ruled out foul play and are reviewing CCTV footage from the surrounding area.