A tragic accident occurred on Friday evening on Riksväg 40, west of Jönköping, resulting in the death of a man in his 40s.

The man was reportedly riding a quad bike when, for reasons yet unknown, he fell onto the road and was subsequently hit by several vehicles.

The police have launched a preliminary investigation into gross negligence in traffic.

The incident has raised concerns about road safety and the use of quad bikes on public roads.

Authorities are urging witnesses to come forward to help clarify the circumstances surrounding the accident.