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Cyclist Killed by Speeding Van on NH-39
11 Jan
Summary
- Cyclist Dilip Kumar was fatally struck by a speeding pick-up van.
- The incident occurred on Garhwa-Nagar Untari NH-39 in Chhattarpur village.
- Police are investigating the hit-and-run to find the involved vehicle.
A fatal accident occurred in Chhattarpur village on the Garhwa-Nagar Untari NH-39, resulting in the death of a cyclist. The victim, 30-year-old Dilip Kumar of Kalyanpur village, was reportedly returning home when a speeding pick-up van collided with his bicycle, killing him instantly. The incident has prompted a swift response from local authorities.
Upon receiving news of the tragedy, police from the Garhwa police station arrived at the scene to commence their investigation. The nature of the collision, described as a hit-and-run, has intensified the efforts to identify and apprehend the driver responsible.
Garhwa police station officer-in-charge Sunil Kumar Tiwari confirmed that a thorough probe is underway to locate the pick-up van. The community awaits updates as law enforcement works to bring closure to this unfortunate event and ensure accountability.
