Ep 2. Hit and Run

Dr. G: Medical Examiner is a documentary TV series that explores the work done by Dr. Jan Garavaglia, a forensic pathologist, who investigates and determines the cause of death in cases that range from natural causes to homicides. In season 1, episode 2, titled "Hit and Run," Dr. G investigates a case where an elderly man was found dead by the side of a road in Orlando, Florida.

The episode begins with Dr. G arriving at the morgue and receiving a call about the case. She quickly heads out to the scene of the crime to investigate the evidence. As she surveys the area, she notices a bicycle lying on the side of the road near the victim that raises suspicions about how the man died.

Dr. G examines the victim's body closely and quickly determines that he was hit by a car. She notes that he has multiple injuries, including a large head wound and broken bones, that suggest he was struck with great force. She also comments that the victim's advanced age makes it more difficult to determine the exact cause of death.

Dr. G then reviews the evidence gathered by the police and the witness accounts to create a timeline of events leading up to the man's death. She notes that there is no eyewitness to the accident and no clear suspect, but that the injuries suffered by the victim suggest that the driver was likely going at a high speed while hitting him.

Dr. G's investigation of the case continues as she conducts an autopsy on the victim's body. She carefully examines each of the multiple injuries and pieces them together to determine the sequence of events leading up to his death. She finds that the head injury is the most likely cause, but also discovers that the victim had pre-existing medical conditions that may have contributed to his death.

Dr. G then goes into the lab for a closer look at some of the evidence gathered from the scene, including some hair and fiber samples and some paint chips found at the site. She uses her expertise to analyze the samples, looking for any leads that can point her in the direction of who hit the victim and fled the scene.

Throughout the episode, Dr. G works to uncover the truth about what happened to the elderly man and bring closure to his family. She uses her forensic skills to examine every piece of evidence and considers every possibility before finally revealing her findings in a dramatic conclusion.

In the end, "Hit and Run" proves to be a compelling and challenging case for Dr. G, one that requires her to utilize all her skills and instincts to solve. The episode serves as a testament to the importance of the work done by forensic pathologists like Dr. G and the important role they play in seeking justice and determining the cause of death in complex cases like this one.