A tragic road accident occurred on Wednesday near Ramzanpur village on National Highway 31 under the Lakho police station area in Begusarai district, claiming the life of a 40-year-old man. The victim was identified as Guddu Kumar, a resident of Iniyar village within the same police station jurisdiction.
Victim's Background and Incident Details
Guddu Kumar was employed as a contract worker at the Barauni refinery and was on his way to work when the accident happened. According to his cousin Dharmendra, Guddu was riding pillion on a motorcycle when a truck coming from the same direction struck the two-wheeler. The impact caused Guddu to fall onto the road, where he was subsequently crushed under the vehicle's wheels.
The truck driver fled the scene immediately after the incident, leaving the victim behind. The motorcycle rider, whose identity has not been disclosed, survived the collision with injuries.
Local Protest and Demands
Following the accident, angry residents of the area staged a protest by blocking traffic on the highway for approximately one hour. They demanded adequate compensation for the victim's family and urged authorities to take strict action against the absconding driver. The blockade caused significant disruption to vehicular movement on the busy national highway.
Police officials from Lakho police station arrived at the scene and pacified the protesters, assuring them that a thorough investigation would be conducted. The body of the deceased has been sent for postmortem examination, and further legal proceedings are underway.
Investigation Underway
Authorities have registered a case against the unknown truck driver and are actively searching for the vehicle. Preliminary investigations suggest that the truck may have been speeding, leading to the loss of control. Police are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby installations to identify the vehicle and its driver.
This incident highlights the recurring issue of road safety on NH-31, which has witnessed multiple accidents in recent months. Local residents have called for better traffic management and stricter enforcement of speed limits to prevent such tragedies in the future.
