Man Dies in Hit-and-Run on Hyderabad's Durgam Cheruvu Cable Bridge
A 32-year-old man, identified as Shyam Raj, died following a hit-and-run incident on the Durgam Cheruvu Cable Bridge in Hyderabad on Sunday. The victim had reportedly stopped on the bridge with his wife to take photographs when a speeding luxury car lost control, mounted the footpath, and struck him. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries later that evening. Police stated that the driver of the Mercedes abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene. The car is registered to Quantum Minerals and Metals Pvt. Ltd., a firm based in Bengaluru. Investigators are currently working to identify the individual behind the wheel at the time of the accident. Preliminary investigations point to over-speeding and negligent driving as primary factors. CCTV footage has captured the vehicle and its movements post-incident, aiding the ongoing probe. The Madhapur police have registered a case under relevant sections for causing death by negligence and rash driving and have formed special teams to trace the absconding driver. Further investigation is underway to apprehend the accused.
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Man Dies in Hit-and-Run on Hyderabad's Durgam Cheruvu Cable Bridge
A 32-year-old man, identified as Shyam Raj, died following a hit-and-run incident on the Durgam Cheruvu Cable Bridge in Hyderabad on Sunday. The victim had reportedly stopped on the bridge with his wife to take photographs when a speeding luxury car lost control, mounted the footpath, and struck him. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries later that evening. Police stated that the driver of the Mercedes abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene. The car is registered to Quantum Minerals and Metals Pvt. Ltd., a firm based in Bengaluru. Investigators are currently working to identify the individual behind the wheel at the time of the accident. Preliminary investigations point to over-speeding and negligent driving as primary factors. CCTV footage has captured the vehicle and its movements post-incident, aiding the ongoing probe. The Madhapur police have registered a case under relevant sections for causing death by negligence and rash driving and have formed special teams to trace the absconding driver. Further investigation is underway to apprehend the accused.
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