A tragic road accident claimed the life of a 24-year-old man named Nitin in the Ghazipur area of East Delhi on Tuesday night. The collision occurred around 11:45 PM on National Highway 9 (NH-9), right near the Khichripur flyover. Nitin, who was employed in the private sector, was traveling back home to Delhi from Ghaziabad on his motorcycle when an unidentified speeding vehicle rammed into him from behind. The impact of the crash was so severe that the young rider died on the spot, while the vehicle responsible fled the scene immediately after the incident.
Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital Doctors Declare Victim Brought Dead
The Police Control Room (PCR) received a call reporting the accident around midnight, prompting an emergency response team from the Ghazipur police station to race to the location. Upon arrival, police personnel found Nitin lying critically injured on the road next to his damaged motorcycle. He was immediately rushed in an ambulance to Lal Bahadur Shastri (LBS) Hospital for emergency medical treatment. However, examining doctors declared him dead on arrival. The police have preserved his body at the hospital mortuary for a post-mortem examination and formally notified his family members about the tragic loss. Nitin was returning from his routine work shift when the fatal collision took place.
Police Scan Local CCTV Footage to Identify Hit-and-Run Driver
Following the fatal crash, law enforcement authorities registered a case under relevant legal provisions and initiated a comprehensive investigation. To locate the fleeing suspect and trace the hit-and-run vehicle, police teams have begun collecting and reviewing footage from surveillance cameras installed near the Khichripur flyover and along the stretch of NH-9. Investigating officers noted that camera recordings from neighboring commercial and public establishments are being scrutinized to trace the route taken by the speeding vehicle. Authorities assured that the suspect driver will be identified and apprehended shortly.
NH-9 Two-Wheeler Ban: Heavy Penalties Ignored by Riders
Highlighting safety regulations, police officials emphasized that two-wheelers, including motorcycles and scooters, are strictly prohibited from plying on this elevated section of NH-9. To deter commuters from accessing the restricted corridor, traffic laws enforce a hefty fine of up to ₹20,000 against violators. Despite clear warning signs and steep penalties, many commuters continue to ride their two-wheelers on this high-speed highway, creating dangerous conditions that frequently culminate in devastating, life-threatening accidents.
Speeding Mercedes Kills 70-Year-Old Elderly Woman in Narela
The incident comes amidst a series of severe road accidents across the national capital. On Saturday, a high-speed Mercedes car went out of control in Delhi's Narela area, ramming into several vehicles opposite Himalaya Apartments in Mamurpur. The violent pileup tragically cost the life of a 70-year-old elderly woman identified as Urmila. The impact of the Mercedes collision was so intense that a WagonR car was knocked backward into a parked tri-wheeler loading van. Urmila, who was passing by, became trapped between the colliding vehicles and succumbed to her injuries on the spot despite attempts to scramble to safety.
DTC Bus and Dump Truck Collide in Delhi Cantt
In another major traffic crash reported in Delhi Cantt, a dump truck crashed violently into a Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus. The heavy collision left four individuals injured, including the DTC bus driver, all of whom were rushed to nearby medical facilities for treatment. These consecutive crashes across Ghazipur, Narela, and Delhi Cantt underscore growing concerns regarding excessive speeding, reckless driving, and the persistent disregard of traffic mandates on busy urban expressways.
