A peaceful Sunday afternoon turned tragic in Panchkula when a speeding taxi claimed the life of a 40-year-old cyclist near Kishangarh Chowk. The victim, identified as Dinesh Kumar, succumbed to his injuries despite being rushed to a nearby hospital.
The Fatal Collision
The accident occurred when a taxi bearing a Punjab registration number struck Dinesh Kumar who was riding his bicycle in the area. Eyewitnesses reported that the taxi was moving at high speed when it hit the cyclist, causing severe injuries that proved fatal.
Emergency Response and Hospital Declaration
Local authorities immediately rushed the victim to a nearby medical facility for emergency treatment. However, the medical staff at the hospital declared him 'brought dead' upon arrival, indicating the severity of injuries sustained in the collision.
Police Action and Case Registration
The IT Park police station has registered a case against the taxi driver involved in the incident. The vehicle with Punjab registration plates has been identified, and investigations are ongoing to determine the exact circumstances that led to this fatal accident.
This incident has once again highlighted the growing concerns about road safety in urban areas, particularly the vulnerability of cyclists sharing roads with faster-moving vehicles. The local community has expressed shock over the tragic loss of life and called for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations.
