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Elderly Man Killed in Trichy Truck Reversal Accident
10 Oct
Summary
- An elderly man died after being run over by a reversing pickup truck.
- The incident occurred near Thillai Nagar in Trichy on Friday afternoon.
- A case has been registered against the 24-year-old driver for negligence.
An elderly man lost his life on Friday afternoon in Trichy after being struck by a reversing pickup truck. The victim, Y Mubarak Ali, 61, a resident of Manapparai, was reportedly crossing a street in Thillai Nagar when the vehicle hit him. The accident resulted in severe head injuries. Tragically, Ali was declared dead on arrival at the hospital.
The driver of the pickup truck, 24-year-old J Parthiban from Thanjavur district, has been identified by the police. The vehicle has been seized as part of the investigation. Ali's wife filed a complaint, leading the authorities to register a case against Parthiban. The charges include rash driving and causing death by negligence under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
