A 60-year-old retired government employee sustained serious injuries after a speeding motorcycle, traveling from the wrong side of the road, struck him in southwest Delhi's Vasant Vihar area last week. The incident has once again highlighted the grave dangers of reckless and illegal driving on the city's roads.
Details of the Vasant Vihar Accident
The victim, a resident of Najafgarh in southwest Delhi, was alighting from a bus at the Vasant Vihar depot bus stop around 4 pm on December 27. According to his statement to the police, a motorcycle moving at high speed suddenly appeared from the wrong direction near the Shiva Camp Petrol Pump. The biker failed to stop or avoid the senior citizen, resulting in a direct collision.
The impact caused injuries to the man's head and legs. Shockingly, instead of stopping to help the injured elderly man, the motorcyclist chose to flee the scene immediately after the crash, leaving the victim in distress.
Police Action and Apprehension
Following the incident, a case was registered, and police began an investigation to trace the accused biker. Their efforts led to a breakthrough on Tuesday, when the motorcyclist was successfully apprehended. The vehicle involved in the accident has also been seized by the authorities as part of the ongoing legal process.
The swift action by the Delhi Police in tracking down the accused brings a measure of accountability to the case. It serves as a reminder that fleeing an accident scene is a serious offense, and modern investigative methods often lead to the identification and arrest of culprits.
Ongoing Menace of Wrong-Side Driving
This unfortunate event underscores a persistent and deadly problem in Indian urban traffic: wrong-side driving. Often done to save a few minutes or avoid a longer route, this illegal maneuver puts pedestrians, cyclists, and other motorists at extreme risk. Senior citizens and children are particularly vulnerable to such acts of negligence.
Traffic experts and law enforcement agencies repeatedly warn that wrong-side driving is a major cause of fatal head-on collisions and pedestrian accidents. It reflects a blatant disregard for traffic rules and the safety of others on the road.
The victim, a retired government servant, is now recovering from his injuries. The case continues as legal proceedings against the apprehended biker are expected to follow, emphasizing the consequences of dangerous driving and hit-and-run incidents.
