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 tragic hit-and-run incident on the Durgam Cheruvu Cable Bridge in Hyderabad on Sunday. The victim had stopped on the bridge with his wife to take photographs when a speeding luxury Mercedes allegedly lost control, mounted the footpath, and struck him. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, Raj succumbed to his injuries later that evening. Police reported that the driver 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, citing preliminary evidence of over-speeding and negligent driving. CCTV footage has captured the vehicle and its movements post-incident, aiding the ongoing probe. A case has been registered under relevant sections for causing death by negligence and rash driving. Madhapur police have formed special teams to trace the absconding driver. While the summary header mentioned a BJP MLA, the detailed text focuses solely on this specific fatal accident involving a corporate-owned vehicle in Hyderabad.
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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 tragic hit-and-run incident on the Durgam Cheruvu Cable Bridge in Hyderabad on Sunday. The victim had stopped on the bridge with his wife to take photographs when a speeding luxury Mercedes allegedly lost control, mounted the footpath, and struck him. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, Raj succumbed to his injuries later that evening. Police reported that the driver 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, citing preliminary evidence of over-speeding and negligent driving. CCTV footage has captured the vehicle and its movements post-incident, aiding the ongoing probe. A case has been registered under relevant sections for causing death by negligence and rash driving. Madhapur police have formed special teams to trace the absconding driver. While the summary header mentioned a BJP MLA, the detailed text focuses solely on this specific fatal accident involving a corporate-owned vehicle in Hyderabad.
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