A speeding car caused a road accident in Delhi’s Shakarpur area by hitting an auto-rickshaw before the driver fled, prompting a police investigation.
Key Points
- A speeding car hit an auto-rickshaw in the Shakarpur area of East Delhi.
- The driver of the car fled the scene after the accident.
- No injuries were reported to the passengers in the auto-rickshaw.
- Police have identified the owner of the car and are searching for the driver.
A speeding car rear-ended an auto-rickshaw carrying three passengers in east Delhi’s Shakarpur area, after which the driver fled the spot, an official said on Saturday.
No Injuries Reported In Delhi Auto Accident
“No injuries were reported to any of the occupants of the auto,” the officer said.
After receiving a call regarding a road accident at the Shakarpur police station, a police team rushed to the spot and found that an auto-rickshaw bearing a Delhi registration number had been hit from behind by a car, police said.
Police Investigation Underway
Sanjay, a resident of the Patparganj area, was driving the auto carrying three passengers — Harish Chander, Sejal and Geeta Devi. All of them are labourers and residents of Uttar Pradesh’s Amethi, police said.
During the preliminary inquiry, the offending vehicle was identified with a Delhi registration number. However, the driver of the car, along with other occupants, fled the scene immediately after the accident, the officer added.
Police have identified the registered owner of the car, and efforts are underway to trace the absconding driver, they said.
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