Speeding Thar kills man, drags body for 20 metres; 2 women, man flee
A 55-year-old man was killed in Kanpur after his scooter was struck by a speeding Thar SUV that dragged him for 20 metres. The occupants of the SUV fled the scene, and police have since seized the vehicle and launched an investigation.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding road safety and hit-and-run incidents in urban India.
KANPUR: A 55-year-old man riding a scooter was killed after a speeding, out-of-control Thar rammed into him in Awas Vikas-3, Kalyanpur area of Kanpur, on Saturday evening. The SUV dragged the victim and his scooter for nearly 20 metres before crashing into a green belt outside a house.The deceased was identified as Santosh Singh Chauhan, a resident of Panki.
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