Yellow oleander (Thevetia peruviana) is an ornamental cardiotoxic plant found throughout most of the regions of the World. The plant has yellow trumpet like flowers and produces green fruits which turn black with time, and these contain two seeds each. All parts of the plant are toxic if eaten, particularly the fruit and seeds. Its toxicity is related to a variety of highly toxic cardiac glycosides i.e. Neriifolin, Thevetins and oleandrin. This case report wherein a female victim succumbed to instantaneous accidental death following unknowingly ingestion of yellow oleander fruits. Through this discussion, various parts of society will be aware and enlightened about its toxic effects