A tragic road accident in Gurgaon claimed the life of a 17-year-old boy on Sunday evening when a speeding SUV collided with his scooter near a school in Sector 93. The incident occurred around 8:10 PM near Shri Chaitanya School, according to police reports.
Accident Details
The deceased, identified as Vikrant Yadav, a resident of DLF Garden City in Sector 91, was on his way to meet his father at Vishal Mega Mart. The Scorpio driver fled the scene immediately after the collision. Passers-by and occupants of another vehicle rushed Vikrant to Aarvy Hospital, where doctors declared him dead upon arrival.
Father's Complaint
In his complaint, Vikram Singh, Vikrant's father, alleged that the unidentified Scorpio driver was driving at high speed and in a negligent manner when the vehicle rammed into his son's scooter. He stated that Vikrant suffered severe bleeding from the head and ears due to the impact. Vikram was shopping at Vishal Mega Mart when he received news of the accident.
Police said Vikrant left home to meet his father at the shopping complex. Their residence is located nearly 500 meters from the mart, while the accident spot is around 200 meters from their home.
Investigation Underway
Police received information about the death from the hospital around 10:30 PM. A team from the Sector 93 police post reached the spot, and crime and forensic teams inspected the site, collecting relevant evidence. After recording the father's statement, a case was registered under Sections 281 (rash driving) and 106(1) (causing death by negligence) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Sector 10A police station.
Multiple CCTV cameras near the accident site and adjoining roads are being examined to ascertain the registration number and movement of the Scorpio. In the footage analyzed so far, the registration number could not be verified clearly. Police are scanning footage from other locations to identify the vehicle and establish the driver's identity.
Separate Accident Injures Man
In a separate incident on May 19, a 37-year-old man sustained multiple injuries after a cash van allegedly hit his motorcycle on Mata Road. The victim, Sarvesh Kumar, a native of Uttar Pradesh currently living in Rajiv Nagar East, was on his way to work at Maruti's spare parts department in Sector 18 when the accident occurred around 2:30 PM.
According to the complaint, Sarvesh crossed the traffic signal at CRPF Chowk and was heading towards Kataria Chowk when the van, bearing registration number DL1LAC3054, came from the direction of Sheetla Mata Temple and rammed into his motorcycle. The impact caused injuries to his left ear, shoulder, chest, and other parts of his body. His motorcycle was also damaged. The van driver fled the spot.
Sarvesh was taken to a nearby private hospital, where he underwent treatment. On May 24, doctors certified him fit for a statement, following which police recorded his complaint. Based on the statement, medical records, and preliminary inquiry, Sector 5 police station registered a case under Sections 281 and 125(a) (act endangering life or personal safety of others) of the BNS.
