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The 54-year-old businessman was traveling from Ahmedabad to Mumbai in a Mercedes-Benz when the vehicle hit a divider on a bridge over the Surya river, resulting in his immediate death and that of another passenger.
Mistry, an Indian-born Irish businessman, served as the chairman of Tata Sons from 2012 to 2016, becoming only the second top official not to bear the Tata family name in the conglomerate's history.
His tenure at Tata Sons ended abruptly in October 2016 when he was ousted in a boardroom coup, leading to a prolonged legal battle that ultimately concluded with India's Supreme Court ruling in favor of Tata Group.
The circumstances surrounding Mistry's death raise questions about road safety in India. The fact that a high-profile businessman died in a car accident on a major route between two major cities highlights the need for improved infrastructure and stricter safety measures on Indian roads. This incident may prompt renewed discussions about transportation safety in the country.