New Delhi: A 19-year-old youth lost his life in a tragic road accident near a CNG station on Hedgewar Road in East Delhi’s Ghazipur area on Wednesday morning. The unidentified vehicle involved in the collision fled the scene, leaving the victim critically injured. The incident sparked anger among family members and local residents, who staged a protest alleging a delay in the police response.
Who Was the Victim and How Did the Accident Happen?
The deceased has been identified as Rohit (19), son of Kailash, a resident of Sapera Basti in Gharoli village, Delhi. According to allegations made by his family and local residents, a speeding truck hit Rohit with considerable force and ran over him before fleeing the spot.
The tragic incident turned the family’s happiness into mourning. Rohit was at an age when he was just beginning to build his future.
Family Alleges Delay in Police Response, Locals Block Road
The incident took place just a short distance from Ghazipur Police Station, triggering questions over the police response time. Family members and local residents alleged that despite informing the police, personnel arrived at the accident site late.
Angry over the alleged delay, relatives and residents gathered on the road, staged a protest and blocked traffic to express their resentment.
Doctors Declare Rohit Dead at Hospital
According to Delhi Police, information about the road accident near the CNG station on Hedgewar Road was received at Ghazipur Police Station at around 10:37 am on Wednesday.
Police personnel reached the location, where the informant, identified as Akash, was present. Preliminary investigation revealed that Rohit had been hit by an unidentified vehicle.
He was immediately taken to Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. His body has been kept in the hospital mortuary.
CCTV Footage Being Examined to Identify the Vehicle
Police are examining CCTV footage from cameras installed at and around the accident site to identify the vehicle involved and trace its driver.
Officials stated that further legal proceedings would be initiated after receiving the post-mortem report and other medico-legal documents. The investigation is currently underway to establish the exact circumstances of the accident.
While the family struggles to cope with the loss of their 19-year-old son, police are working to identify the driver who fled after the collision.
