Journalist Killed in Hit-and-Run Incident on Chennai’s Maduravoyal-Tambaram Bypass
A tragic incident unfolded on the Maduravoyal-Tambaram bypass in Chennai on the night of November 19, when a speeding BMW mowed down a motorcycle rider, causing his death. The victim, identified as Pradeep Kumar, a 39-year-old video journalist with a private Telugu television channel, was flung approximately 100 meters from the site of the crash.
Pradeep Kumar was reportedly riding his motorcycle when the BMW car, traveling at high speed, collided with him, throwing him a significant distance. The car’s driver, after the collision, abandoned the vehicle at the scene and fled on foot, leaving the victim to die.
According to police sources, the investigation is underway to identify and apprehend the driver responsible for the fatal accident. The BMW car, which was left behind, is being examined for any clues that might help in tracing the driver. Authorities have launched a manhunt to bring the individual to justice.
Pradeep Kumar, originally from Pondy Bazaar, had been working as a part-time driver for Rapido, in addition to his job as a journalist. His untimely death has left both his family and colleagues in shock.
The tragic incident has sparked widespread outrage, with many calling for stronger enforcement of traffic laws, especially regarding speeding and reckless driving. Authorities have promised a thorough investigation into the matter.
The loss of a young journalist has once again highlighted the dangers faced by road users due to high-speed vehicles and the growing concern over hit-and-run accidents, which remain a serious issue in major cities like Chennai.
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A tragic incident unfolded on the Maduravoyal-Tambaram bypass in Chennai on the night of November 19, when a speeding BMW mowed down a motorcycle rider, causing his death. The victim, identified as Pradeep Kumar, a 39-year-old video journalist with a private Telugu television channel, was flung approximately 100 meters from the site of the crash.
Pradeep Kumar was reportedly riding his motorcycle when the BMW car, traveling at high speed, collided with him, throwing him a significant distance. The car’s driver, after the collision, abandoned the vehicle at the scene and fled on foot, leaving the victim to die.
According to police sources, the investigation is underway to identify and apprehend the driver responsible for the fatal accident. The BMW car, which was left behind, is being examined for any clues that might help in tracing the driver. Authorities have launched a manhunt to bring the individual to justice.
Pradeep Kumar, originally from Pondy Bazaar, had been working as a part-time driver for Rapido, in addition to his job as a journalist. His untimely death has left both his family and colleagues in shock.
The tragic incident has sparked widespread outrage, with many calling for stronger enforcement of traffic laws, especially regarding speeding and reckless driving. Authorities have promised a thorough investigation into the matter.
The loss of a young journalist has once again highlighted the dangers faced by road users due to high-speed vehicles and the growing concern over hit-and-run accidents, which remain a serious issue in major cities like Chennai.
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