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Time of India
25-06-2025
- Time of India
Owner of car that ran over LLB student on e-way near Hero Honda Chowk traced, driver still on the run
Gurgaon: A day after a law student died and his friend suffered critical injuries after being hit by a car near Hero Honda Chowk, police have identified the Skoda car owner. According to police, the Skoda Rapid car (HR 20 AL 4127) is registered in the name of a woman, Sunita, a resident of Hisar. She told police that she was unaware of the accident. Police have yet to identify the person behind the wheel at the time of the accident. The driver, suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, fled the scene after colliding with the victims, identified as Harsh Singhal, 25, a resident of Om Nagar colony, and his friend Abhishek Kumar, 23, from Shanti Nagar in Sector 11. You Can Also Check: Gurgaon AQI | Weather in Gurgaon | Bank Holidays in Gurgaon | Public Holidays in Gurgaon Harsh was declared dead at the civil hospital in Sector 10. Abhishek, who sustained critical injuries, was initially taken to Safdarjung Hospital and later transferred to a private facility in Rohini for surgery. The incident occurred around 3.40am on Tuesday, when a speeding car struck the duo as they stood near the railing on the service lane. Harsh was with his neighbour Moksh, outside Chanchal Dhaba, an eatery along the highway, when the collision occurred. Moksh recounted, "The dhaba was crowded, so we were waiting for our turn. There, Harsh met an old friend, Abhishek, and they stood near the railing to chat. Suddenly, a speeding Skoda hit both Harsh and Abhishek." Although some people chased the car, the driver fled from the spot, Moksh said. According to police, bystanders captured the car's registration number, recorded video footage of the accident, and shared it with them. "A couple of people near the spot took videos of the car, through which we traced the car owner. We are yet to record the statement of Abhishek," a police officer said. A CCTV video of the incident also surfaced on social media, showing the victims being flung nearly 10 metres by the impact and the car running over them. An FIR was registered at Sector 37 Police Station for causing death due to negligence and rash driving following the complaint filed by Harsh's father, Santosh Kumar.
Hindustan Times
25-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Speeding car kills student, injures another near Hero Honda Chowk
A 23-year-old law student died, and his friend was critically injured after a speeding car mowed them down on the service lane of the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway near Hero Honda Chowk around 3.30am on Tuesday, police said. An FIR was registered at the Sector 37 police station under Sections 106 (causing death by negligence) and 281 (rash driving) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. (HT Photo) The deceased, Harsh Singhal, a resident of Om Vihar in Sector 23, was a second-year LLB student at a local college. His friend Abhishek Kumar, also 23 and a resident of Shanti Nagar in Sector 11, sustained multiple fractures and remains in critical condition, police added. According to investigators, the two friends had stopped for snacks at Chanchal Hotel on the expressway and were chatting near the metal guard rail when a white Skoda Rapid — bearing a Hisar registration — came speeding down the service lane, rammed the guard fence, and struck both men. 'Singhal was crushed between the metal guard and the car, while Kumar was flung several feet away,' said a senior police officer. Commuters alerted the police and rushed both victims to the Sector-10A civil hospital, where doctors declared Singhal dead. Kumar was later shifted to a private hospital for surgery and was stable (?). The incident was captured on CCTV, and a commuter who witnessed the crash reportedly chased the vehicle for several kilometres, recording a video that clearly shows the registration number, said Sandeep Kumar, PRO, Gurugram Police. 'We have strong leads, and the suspect will be arrested soon,' he added. An FIR was registered at the Sector 37 police station under Sections 106 (causing death by negligence) and 281 (rash driving) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita based on a complaint by Singhal's father, Santosh Kumar.
Hindustan Times
23-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: Bathinda trader accuses cops of damaging car
Jun 23, 2025 06:20 AM IST A Bathinda-based businessman accused Ludhiana traffic police of damaging his Skoda Rapid car during towing and refusing to get it repaired. The incident took place on Sunday when the vehicle was towed from Model Town market for alleged wrong parking. The businessman alleged that upon reaching the police lines, he found the engine severely damaged with oil leaking. (HT Photo) Gurpinder Singh, a resident of Rampura Phull, Bathinda, said he was in Ludhiana for kidney stone treatment. After parking his car and stepping out for shopping, he returned to find it missing. The vehicle had been taken to police lines by the traffic police. Gurpinder alleged that upon reaching the police lines, he found the engine severely damaged with oil leaking. Instead of taking responsibility, police officials allegedly offered to release the car without a challan. Gurpinder insisted on a challan as a record of the car being in their custody. Though a challan was finally issued, the police refused to bear repair costs from an authorised dealer and instead offered local repairs. Refusing the offer, Gurpinder said he will pursue legal action. Assistant commissioner of police (Traffic 2), Gurpreet Singh, said the department is liable to repair any vehicle damaged during towing. He assured the matter will be looked into and action will be taken accordingly.
STV News
21-06-2025
- Automotive
- STV News
Driver airlifted to hospital after two-car crash on A82
A driver has been airlifted to hospital after a two-car crash on the A82 in the Highlands. Police attended the scene of the crash around 10.50am on Friday involving a Skoda Rapid and a Peugeot 308 near Loch Ba. The 38-year-old male driver of the Skoda was airlifted to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, where he remains in a serious condition. The 50-year-old male driver and 50-year-old male passenger of the Peugeot were not injured. The road was closed to allow for investigations and re-opened around 1.40pm. Constable Malcolm Cameron said: 'I would ask anyone who was travelling on the A82 near to Loch Ba around 10.50am on Friday, June 20 and saw the crash to contact us. 'Likewise, if you saw either car before the crash and have information which may assist our investigation, please get in touch. 'I'd also ask drivers who were in the area around that time with dash-cam footage to review this and get in touch.' Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 1019 of June 20, 2025. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Yahoo
Pedestrian rushed to Birmingham's QE after being struck by car
A pedestrian suffered serious injuries after he was struck by a car. The 26-year-old was involved in a collision with a Silver Skoda Rapid on South Street, in Leominster, on Thursday, April 10. He was rushed by ambulance to Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital. READ MORE: Body found in canal as police seek to identify man with tattoo on right hand READ MORE: Manhunt as van hits woman after careering onto golf course following police chase READ MORE: Biker killed in Lichfield collision as police issue appeal West Mercia Police have launched an appeal to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident. Witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage relevant to the probe is asked to contact police. In a statement, police said: "Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision in South Street, Leominster on Thursday 10 April. "At around 8pm, a 26-year-old man,was involved in a collision with a Silver Skoda Rapid directly opposite South Street Stores. "The pedestrian sustained serious injuries and was taken to Birmingham QE Hospital by ambulance." Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsApp, click the link to join PC Tasmin Wheeler said 'Enquiries are ongoing to establish the details of how the collision occurred. "I am keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the collision and anyone who may have dashcam footage. "Please email
