A 25-year-old computer professional was killed after a pickup truck ran over him in Phase 9 here on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday. The victim was on a bike along with a pillion rider when the accident took place at the Phase 8/9 light point.
The victim has been identified as Arjun Singh, who hailed from Nangal and was working with a private firm after completing his masters in computer application.
Arjun along with his friend Rahul and sister Anu was returning to his rented accommodation in Sector 68 after shopping in Chandigarh. Anu was commuting separately on an Activa.
Arjun was rushed to a private hospital after the accident, but was declared brought dead. Rahul escaped with minor injuries.
{{/usCountry}}Arjun was rushed to a private hospital after the accident, but was declared brought dead. Rahul escaped with minor injuries.
{{/usCountry}}The victim’s body was handed over to the family after the postmortem at the Phase-6 civil hospital.
“My brother was also preparing for competitive exams,” said Anu. “We will be taking his body to Nangal for cremation.”
Police have registered a case under Section 304A (causing death by negligence) and 279 (rash driving) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against the absconding driver.