A male leopard was tragically killed late Wednesday night after being struck by a speeding truck on National Highway 76 in the Manda area of Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. The incident occurred around 12:40 am when the leopard, attempting to cross the road from a nearby railway track, was hit by a truck traveling toward Mirzapur. The collision was fatal, and the leopard died instantly. Local police and the Police Response Vehicle team quickly arrived at the scene, securing the area and notifying the forest department. A team from the Meja forest range, including forest inspector Ashutosh Singh, took custody of the leopard's body for a postmortem examination, which was conducted the following morning. The incident raised concerns among local residents, many of whom gathered at the scene. While the presence of the leopard drew significant interest, locals expressed relief over its death, citing safety concerns due to the proximity of a school and the regular movement of children and commuters in the area.