Bihar: 20-Year-Old Electrician Killed in Aurangabad Road Accident
A tragic accident on NH-19 in Aurangabad claims the life of 20-year-old Abhay Kumar, an electrician, after being hit by an unknown speeding vehicle.
A tragic road accident on National Highway 19 has claimed the life of a young man in Bihar's Aurangabad district. The victim, a 20-year-old electrician, died on the spot after being struck by a speeding unknown vehicle while returning home from work on Sunday night.
Tragedy on NH-19
The incident occurred around 9:00 PM between Batane River and Babhandi village under the Mufassil police station area. The victim, identified as Abhay Kumar, was riding his motorcycle from Aurangabad city when a speeding unidentified vehicle hit him from behind with immense force. The impact was so severe that Abhay was thrown onto the road, leading to his immediate death. The driver of the offending vehicle managed to flee the scene immediately after the collision.
Upon hearing the commotion, a large crowd gathered at the site. Local residents, hoping there was a chance of survival, alerted the 1033 ambulance service. Abhay was rushed to the Sadar Hospital in Aurangabad, but he was declared dead upon arrival by the duty physician, Dr. Jamuna Pandey. The news of his death triggered intense grief and lamentation within the hospital premises.
A Family Devastated
Abhay Kumar was a resident of Banauli village under the Barun police station area. He was the youngest of three brothers. According to his family, Abhay had taken up work as an electrician at a young age to support his family due to their difficult financial circumstances. He was known in his village as a hardworking and promising young man who dedicated himself to earning a livelihood for his parents and siblings.
The tragedy has left the family in a state of total collapse. When the news reached the family and they arrived at the hospital, his parents were inconsolable. In a scene of extreme distress, Abhay's brother reportedly fainted upon seeing his brother's body. The entire village has been plunged into mourning following the news of this untimely demise.
Police Investigation Underway
Following the accident, the Mufassil police arrived at the scene and seized the motorcycle involved in the incident. The police have registered a case against the unknown vehicle and have launched a search operation to track down the driver responsible for the fatal crash.
After completing the necessary legal formalities, the Nagar Thana police conducted a post-mortem examination and handed over the body to the grieving family for the final rites.