Roadways Driver Killed by E-Rickshaw in Ambedkar Nagar
A 48-year-old UP Roadways contract driver died after being hit by a speeding e-rickshaw near Amola Bujurg. Police are searching for the driver.
A tragic accident in Ambedkar Nagar has claimed the life of a 48-year-old Uttar Pradesh Roadways contract driver. The victim, identified as Devendra Kumar Mishra, was struck by a speeding e-rickshaw on Wednesday evening, leaving his family in shock.
Fatal Collision Near Amola Bujurg
The incident occurred near the Govind Sahab intersection, within the jurisdiction of the Katka police station. According to reports, Mishra was walking along a link road near Amola Bujurg village when a high-speed white e-rickshaw collided with him. The impact was so severe that he sustained critical head injuries.
Following the collision, family members rushed the injured man to the Bhiyanv Community Health Center. However, medical professionals declared him dead immediately upon his arrival at the facility.
A Life Cut Short
Devendra Kumar Mishra, son of the late Udayraj Mishra, was a dedicated worker serving as a contract driver for the Uttar Pradesh Roadways department. He was responsible for operating bus services on the route between Azamgarh and Anand Vihar, Delhi. In a heartbreaking twist, Mishra had returned home on leave just three days before the accident occurred.
The victim is survived by his two sons: 21-year-old Nikhil Mishra and an 18-year-old younger son.
Police Investigation Underway
The driver of the white e-rickshaw involved in the crash fled the scene immediately following the accident and remains unidentified. Local authorities from the Katka police station have launched a formal investigation into the matter. Police officials are currently working to track down and apprehend the suspect responsible for the fatal hit-and-run.