Speeding Mercedes mows down man
New Delhi, August 18
A man died after he was allegedly mowed down by a speeding Mercedes car here in southeast Delhi, the police said on Sunday. The car driver was arrested later, they said.
According to the victim’s family members, the car allegedly hit his cycle from behind and it was dragged on the road for several metres.
The 35-year-old victim died on spot after the accident on Saturday morning, while the car driver, Pradeep Gautam (45) from Noida, fled from the scene with his vehicle.
The accident happened near Bhogal Flyover in Ashram area when the victim was on his way to work.
“The victim was identified as Rajesh from Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh,” a senior police officer said.
The officer said he worked as a gardener in Jor Bagh area. Rajesh rode his cycle almost 20 km from Madanpur Khadar to Jor Bagh, a family member said.
The police said a hit-and-run case was registered against Gautam and he was arrested. — PTI
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