Patna Police said a the victim died while crossing the road when he was hit by a car. An enraged crowd allegedly set three police jeeps on fire near Zero Mile in Bihar's Patna, while stone pelting was also reported, as violence broke out over a man's death in a road accident in that area on Friday.Visuals showed several vehicles on fire and policemen attempting to control the situation. (ANI video grab)Visuals from the spot showed several vehicles on fire and policemen in action in an attempt to control the situation.Visuals from spot"A road accident occurred. Following the accident, the road was blocked using the deceased's body, and acts of violence took place during this time. The individuals involved in the violence are being identified. The body has now been removed from the road, and traffic flow has been restored," Patna City SDM Satyam Sahay was quoted as saying by ANI news agency quoted.ASP Raj Kishor Singh said the victim was crossing the road when he was hit by a car. We are maintaining law and order, and the situation is now under control, PTI news agency reported.Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs.