Tragic Friday in Gurgaon: Three Lives Lost in Separate Road Mishaps
Gurgaon witnessed a series of devastating road accidents in the Kherki Daula area on Friday, resulting in three fatalities and leaving one individual with serious injuries. According to police reports, all vehicles involved in these incidents fled the spot immediately after the collisions, compounding the tragedy for the victims and their families.
First Incident: Motorcycle Rear-Ended Near Silvertrack Hospital
The first accident occurred around 6:30 PM near Silvertrack Hospital in Sector 87. An unidentified vehicle rammed into a motorcycle from behind, causing severe injuries to both riders. The victims were quickly transported to Civil Hospital in Sector 10, where one of them, identified as Abhishek Chauhan, was declared dead upon arrival.
Abhishek Chauhan, originally from Auraiya district in Uttar Pradesh, worked as housekeeping staff at a hotel in Sector 24. He resided in a rented house in S Block of the same sector with his brother, Anuj. In his police complaint, Anuj revealed that Abhishek had traveled to Manesar on Friday to meet his friend Govind. The two were riding a motorcycle for some work when the tragic collision occurred near Silvertrack Hospital. While Abhishek succumbed to his injuries, Govind remains hospitalized in serious condition.
Second Incident: Pedestrian Struck Near Kherki Daula Underpass
In another heartbreaking incident on Friday evening, an unidentified vehicle struck a young man who was walking near the Kherki Daula underpass. Alert passersby rushed the injured pedestrian to a local hospital, but doctors declared him dead upon examination. Police officials noted that the deceased remains unidentified as no documents were found on his person. The body has been placed in the mortuary while authorities continue their investigation to establish his identity.
Third Incident: Water Tanker Hits Pedestrian on Highway Service Road
The third fatal accident took place around 8 PM on the highway service road near Kherki Daula village. A 25-year-old pedestrian was killed after being struck by a water tanker. The victim, a resident of Pathankot in Punjab, worked for a private company and lived in a rented accommodation near Kherki Daula. This incident marked the third road fatality in the area within hours, highlighting serious concerns about road safety in this Gurgaon locality.
Police Response and Legal Action
Kherki Daula police station has registered cases under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code pertaining to rash driving and causing death due to negligence. Authorities are actively investigating all three incidents and searching for the vehicles that fled the scenes. The police have appealed to witnesses and the public for any information that might help identify the responsible drivers and vehicles.
These tragic events underscore the urgent need for enhanced road safety measures, better traffic management, and stricter enforcement of driving regulations in Gurgaon. The frequency of hit-and-run cases in the area raises serious questions about accountability and preventive measures that could save lives on the city's roads.
