On December 27, 2017, a male body was discovered unresponsive on the subway tracks at the Prospect Avenue subway platform in Brooklyn, New York. The location of the incident was at 598 4th Avenue and Prospect Avenue. The discovered individual, identified through the Namus System as case UCP5055, is potentially of Indian descent. The name "Nareshkumar (or Nareshkuma) Patel" has been suggested, with a supposed birth year of 1979; however, these details remain unverified. To date, no family or next-of-kin has been located to confirm this identity or provide further information.
The investigation into this unclaimed person is being handled by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City. This agency is tasked with determining the identity of the deceased, the cause of death, and facilitating any subsequent actions according to their findings. The case is logged under the agency case number K-17-029186. As part of their efforts, the agency is reaching out to the public and any potential contacts who may help in confirming the identity of Nareshkumar Patel or providing information about his family.
For anyone in possession of information relevant to this case or who may have connections to Nareshkumar Patel, the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City welcomes contact. They can be reached at their office located on 520 First Avenue, New York, New York. Additionally, inquiries or leads can be directed to their phone line at 212-447-2030. More information about the agency and its operations can be found on their website, which is [available here](https://www.nyc.gov/site/ocme/index.page). The agency continues to strive for closure for those affected by this case, urging members of the community, especially those familiar with individuals potentially originating from India, to step forward if they can contribute to resolving this poignant situation.
Date Found: 12/27/2017
