Shopkeeper Crushed by Speeding Vehicle in Aurangabad Hit-and-Run
A 40-year-old shopkeeper was killed by a speeding vehicle on NH-139 in Aurangabad. Locals demand a four-lane highway for safety.
A tragic hit-and-run incident on National Highway 139 in the Daudnagar subdivision of Aurangabad district has claimed the life of a 40-year-old shopkeeper. The victim, identified as Santosh Kumar, a resident of Gaini village, was struck by an unidentified speeding vehicle near the Tarari Bridge, leading to his immediate death.
The Fatal Collision
Santosh Kumar, who ran a general store in his village, was traveling toward the Tarari Bridge for personal work when the disaster struck. An unidentified vehicle, traveling at a high speed, collided with him with such force that he was thrown several feet across the road.
The impact left Kumar severe injuries. While the driver of the offending vehicle did not stop to help, they fled the scene immediately after the collision. Local residents, who witnessed the accident, rushed the victim to the Daudnagar Sub-divisional Hospital, but the medical staff declared him dead upon arrival.
A Family Shattered
The death of the primary breadwinner has left Santosh Kumar's wife and children in deep grief. A heavy sense of mourning has gripped Gaini village as the community mourns the loss of a local businessman.
Outrage Over Highway Safety
The incident has reignited a spark of anger among local residents regarding the safety of NH-139. Villagers have described the highway as a "death trap" due to several critical factors:
- Narrow Width: The road is too narrow for the volume of traffic it carries.
- Potholes: The presence of numerous potholes makes the road hazardous for all commuters.
- Overloaded Vehicles: Residents claim that speeding, overloaded trucks are a constant threat to pedestrians and motorcyclists.
A Deadly Stretch of Road
According to local reports, the danger on this highway is not an isolated incident. Locals claim that more than half a dozen people have lost their lives in accidents within a single 10-kilometer stretch of this highway over the past month alone.
Following this latest fatality, public demand for the expansion of NH-139 into a four-lane road has intensified, as citizens argue that the current infrastructure is insufficient to handle the traffic load safely.
Police Action
The police have taken custody of the body and conducted a post-mortem examination at the Sadar Hospital. After the completion of the legal formalities, the remains have been handed over to the victim's family for final rites.