Fri Feb 28 06:38:15 UTC 2025: ## Indian Student in Coma After US Hit-and-Run, Family Rushes to Her Side
**Sacramento, CA** – Nilam Tanaji Shinde, a bright Indian student pursuing her higher education at California State University, is fighting for her life after a hit-and-run accident in Sacramento. The 24-year-old, originally from Satara, Maharashtra, has been in a coma since the incident, which occurred near Fair Oaks Blvd and Cadillac Dr just before 7 pm.
Shinde, a highly accomplished student with degrees in computer science and data analytics from prestigious Indian and US universities, boasts an impressive resume. She interned at HCL, NASA Ames Research Center, and Infosys, and worked as a software engineer at Visa for 11 months in 2022. Her LinkedIn profile showcases proficiency in programming languages like Python, SQL, and Java.
The accident was reported to Shinde’s family two days after it occurred, prompting an urgent plea for US visas. After a desperate appeal and extensive media attention, the US embassy granted visas to her parents, allowing them to travel to Sacramento and be at their daughter’s bedside. The family is now at the hospital, providing support as Shinde receives medical treatment. Local police are investigating the hit-and-run incident.
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