A tragic road accident on the busy Vandalur-Kelambakkam Road in Chennai late Saturday night claimed the life of a Class XI student and left two of his classmates with severe injuries. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community in Kolapakkam.
Details of the Fatal Collision
The accident occurred near a petrol bunk in the Kolapakkam area. Ranjith, a 16-year-old student from Peerkankaranai Government Higher Secondary School, was riding a motorcycle at high speed with his classmates, Vetri Vel and Sarvesh. According to police reports, the students were riding recklessly when their bike collided head-on with a car coming from the opposite direction.
Ranjith succumbed to his injuries on the spot. His two pillion riders, Vetri Vel and Sarvesh, sustained serious wounds and were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment. All three teenagers were residents of Kolapakkam near Vandalur.
Arrest and Ongoing Investigation
The driver of the car, identified as Vasanthakumar (35), a resident of Thazhambur, was arrested at the scene by officers from the Guduvanchery traffic investigation wing. A formal case has been registered against him, and a detailed investigation into the exact circumstances of the crash is currently underway.
While the driver has been taken into custody, preliminary statements from the police indicate that the teenagers were traveling at high speed, which likely contributed to the severity of the accident. The investigation will determine the final apportioning of responsibility.
Community Mourning and Safety Concerns
This heartbreaking incident has once again highlighted the critical issue of road safety, especially involving young riders. The death of a young student has plunged the local community and the school into grief. Such accidents on major connector roads like Vandalur-Kelambakkam raise persistent concerns about speeding and reckless driving among youths.
The police continue to probe all angles of the case. The focus remains on the treatment and recovery of the two injured students, while a family mourns an irreplaceable loss.
