Elderly Pedestrian Fatally Struck by SUV in East Delhi's Ghazipur Village
A tragic road accident in east Delhi's Ghazipur village has claimed the life of a 76-year-old man, with police arresting a 26-year-old advocate who was allegedly driving the vehicle. The incident occurred on Saturday morning, sending shockwaves through the local community.
Details of the Fatal Collision
The deceased has been identified as Paik Karmai, a resident of Ghazipur village who worked at the Ghazipur flower mandi. A native of West Bengal, Karmai was on his way to work with two co-workers when the SUV struck him. Police received a PCR call around 6 a.m. reporting the crash near a petrol pump along the NH-24 service road.
"The crash occurred near a petrol pump along the NH-24 service road, where they found the severely damaged black SUV and Karmai on the road. He was rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead," a senior police officer stated, highlighting the severity of the impact.
Sequence of Events and Driver Identification
According to preliminary investigations, the SUV allegedly first hit a divider before skidding between the main carriageway and service road, eventually striking the pedestrian. The driver of the SUV has been identified as Shrey Kumar, a resident of Noida. Police confirmed that other occupants of the vehicle fled the scene following the collision.
The accused driver's blood samples have been sent for forensic examination to determine whether he was driving under the influence of alcohol or any other intoxicant, police added, indicating a thorough investigation into potential contributing factors.
Community Impact and Legal Proceedings
Karmai's death has left the Ghazipur community in mourning, with colleagues from the flower market expressing grief over the loss of a dedicated worker. The arrest of Shrey Kumar marks a significant step in the legal process, with authorities emphasizing the importance of road safety measures in high-traffic areas like NH-24.
This incident underscores ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety in Delhi, particularly along busy highways and service roads where such accidents have occurred previously. Police are continuing their investigation to gather more evidence and ensure accountability in this heartbreaking case.
