Diwali Eve Tragedy: Speeding Car Kills Scooter Rider in Kanpur
A man died on the spot after a speeding car rammed into his scooter in Kanpur on Diwali eve. Police are searching for the driver.
What was supposed to be a time of celebration turned into a nightmare for a family in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, when a Kanpur car accident death claimed the life of a young man on the eve of Diwali. A speeding vehicle rammed into a scooter, leaving the rider dead on the spot.
The Fatal Collision
The horrific incident occurred on Sunday evening around 7:30 PM. According to police reports, the victim, identified as Santosh Kumar Singh Chauhan, was riding his scooter when he was struck by a car traveling at high speed. The impact was so severe that Chauhan breathed his last immediately at the scene of the crash.
Police Action and Investigation
Upon receiving information about the accident, police teams rushed to the location. Kanpur West Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Qasim Abidi confirmed that the authorities managed to secure the vehicle involved in the crash.
The police have initiated several legal steps, including:
- Taking the offending vehicle into official custody.
- Conducting an inquest into the body of the deceased.
- Arranging for a post-mortem examination to complete legal formalities.
Hunt for the Absconding Driver
While the vehicle has been seized, the driver managed to flee the scene. DCP Abidi stated that a formal complaint has been lodged by the victim's family, and a case has been registered under the relevant legal provisions. The police are currently conducting a search operation to track down the accused driver.
"The vehicle is currently in our possession, and a search for the accused is underway; he will be arrested soon," DCP Abidi told reporters.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Kalyanpur, Dileep Kumar Singh, added that the police have established contact with the bereaved family and are taking all necessary legal actions to ensure justice is served. Further details regarding the identity of the driver are still awaited as the investigation continues.