20-Year-Old Electrician Killed in NH-19 Hit-and-Run
Abhay Kumar, a young electrician, was killed on NH-19 in Aurangabad after being struck by a speeding vehicle. The driver fled the scene.
A tragic road accident on National Highway 19 has claimed the life of a young man in Bihar. Abhay Kumar, a 20-year-old electrician, was killed on Sunday night after being struck by a speeding, unidentified vehicle in the Aurangabad district.
Fatal Collision on National Highway 19
The incident occurred around 9:00 PM between the Batane River bridge and Babhandi village, an area falling under the jurisdiction of the Mufassil police station. Abhay Kumar was traveling on his motorcycle, heading home to his village, Banouli, after completing his work shifts in Aurangabad city.
According to reports, an unidentified vehicle traveling at high speed struck Kumar's motorcycle from behind. The force of the impact caused him to fall, resulting in fatal injuries. Following the collision, the driver of the offending vehicle fled the scene, leaving the victim behind.
Emergency Response and Medical Declaration
Local residents, alerted by the sound of the collision, rushed to the site to assist. An ambulance was summoned via the 1033 emergency service to transport the injured man to the Aurangabad Sadar Hospital.
Upon arrival at the medical facility, the duty physician, Dr. Jamuna Pandey, examined the victim and declared him dead on arrival.
A Family Devastated by Loss
The death of the young man has sent shockwaves through his home village of Banouli, located under the Barun police station area. Abhay Kumar was the youngest of three brothers and the son of Mukesh Singh. His family shared the heartbreaking detail that the young man had begun working as an electrician at a very early age to provide financial support to his family during difficult economic times.
Police Investigation Underway
Mufassil police arrived at the accident site shortly after the incident. Authorities have seized the victim's motorcycle as part of the investigation. A case has been registered against the unknown driver, who remains at large. Following the completion of legal formalities by the Nagar police station and a post-mortem examination, the body was released to the grieving family members.