Tragedy in Saifai: 16-Year-Old Student Dies After Hit-and-Run
A 16-year-old student in Saifai, Uttar Pradesh, has died after battling injuries for eight days following a hit-and-run accident.
A wave of grief has gripped the village of Nagla Nathu in Uttar Pradesh after a 16-year-old student, Sunny Yadav, passed away following a devastating hit-and-run incident in Saifai. The young teenager, who was in the 11th grade, fought for his life for over a week before succumbing to his injuries.
The Fatal Evening
The incident took place on the evening of October 10, around 7:30 p.m. Sunny had been visiting his aunt's home in Nagla Kishori and was cycling back to his own residence. While he was navigating the stretch between the Odhampur turn and Nagla Shishiya village, an unidentified vehicle struck him with immense force.
The driver of the vehicle did not stop to help the injured boy, fleeing the scene and leaving the teenager critically wounded on the road.
A Desperate Battle for Life
Family members, rushing to the scene, immediately transported Sunny to the Emergency Trauma Center at the Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences. For the next eight days, the medical team worked tirelessly to save the young student, who remained under constant supervision.
Despite the medical efforts, Sunny's condition did not improve, and he breathed his last on the evening of October 18.
Family Left Shattered
The loss has left Sunny's family in profound shock. He was the second of three siblings, including two brothers and a sister. His father, Netrapal Singh Yadav, works for a private firm in Noida and is now facing the unimaginable loss of his son.
The local community in Nagla Nathu has expressed deep sorrow over the untimely demise of a bright student whose life was cut short by a reckless driver.
Police Action
Following the death, local authorities took charge of the situation. The police conducted a formal inquest into the circumstances of the death and performed a post-mortem examination to complete the legal requirements. Efforts to identify the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run continue as the family seeks justice for Sunny.