Pedestrian, motorcyclist killed in accident on Basai Road

Gurugram: A motorcyclist and a pedestrian were killed after a speeding SUV hit them on Basai Road on Sunday, police said

Published on: Mar 7, 2023, 01:17:58 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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Gurugram: A motorcyclist and a pedestrian were killed after a speeding SUV hit them on Basai Road on Sunday, police said.

Pedestrian, motorcyclist killed in accident on Basai Road

The deceased have been identified as Aarik (35), a resident of Alwar in Rajasthan, who was riding his motorcycle and Jagat Lal (60), who was waiting to cross the road, police added.

Parveen Kumar, station house officer (SHO) of Rajendra Park police station said that an eyewitness informed police that the speeding SUV first hit the pedestrian and then rammed the motorcycle. “We arranged an ambulance and they were rushed to the Civil Hospital in Sector 10, where doctors declared them dead,” he said.

Police said teams have been formed to arrest the driver of the SUV, who fled after the accident. An FIR under Section 279 (rash driving or riding on a public way) and 304A (causing death by negligence) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) was registered against the driver at Rajendra Park police station on Monday, police added.

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Leena Dhankhar
Leena Dhankhar is the Bureau Chief of the Gurugram bureau at Hindustan Times, where she covers crime, excise, civic agencies, forests and wildlife, real estate, and politics. With over a decade of experience at the organisation, she has reported some of the region’s most impactful stories, known for her deep investigative work and on-ground reporting. Leena has extensively covered major crime cases, systemic lapses and financial irregularities, often exposing civic agency failures and prompting administrative action. Her journalism is driven by accountability, public interest, and a commitment to highlighting issues that shape everyday life in Gurugram.Read More

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