Elderly Man Killed in Tragic NH-120 Hit-and-Run in Aurangabad
A 65-year-old man with weak eyesight was killed in a hit-and-run on NH-120 in Aurangabad. His body lay on the road overnight.
A heartbreaking Aurangabad hit-and-run accident has claimed the life of a 65-year-old man on National Highway 120. The victim, identified as Rajkishore Thakur, was struck by an unidentified vehicle near Dhusri Mor, leaving his family and community in deep mourning.
The Fatal Journey
Rajkishore Thakur, a resident of Teyap village under the Uphara police station jurisdiction and son of the late Chandradeep Thakur, had traveled to Chaku Bigha in the Kanap village area of Daudnagar on Thursday. As he attempted to return home late that night, tragedy struck.
Reports indicate that Thakur struggled with weak eyesight and relied on a walking stick for mobility. While attempting to cross the busy NH-120 within the Hasupura police station limits, he was hit by a speeding vehicle. The driver, instead of stopping to provide aid, fled the scene immediately after the collision.
A Lonely Night on the Highway
In a chilling detail, the victim remained lying on the road throughout the entire night, unnoticed by passing motorists. It was only on Friday morning that a passerby spotted the body and alerted the local authorities.
Police rushed Thakur to the Community Health Center (CHC) in Hasupura, but the medical staff declared him dead upon arrival. Following the confirmation of his death and identification, the police carried out the necessary legal formalities and shifted the body to the Sadar Hospital in Aurangabad for a post-mortem examination.
Police Investigation Underway
Hasupura Station House Officer (SHO) Dinesh Kumar confirmed the incident, stating that an unidentified vehicle was responsible for the fatality. He noted that the driver escaped the scene immediately after the impact.
The police have since released the body to the grieving family. An investigation is currently ongoing to identify the vehicle and apprehend the driver responsible for the accident.