Concerns regarding reckless driving have resurfaced in the national capital following a tragic incident where a 40-year-old man lost his life after being struck by a speeding SUV in the Moti Bagh area of South Delhi on Friday night.
The unfortunate event occurred when the victim, identified as Bikshu Lal, was standing beside his motorcycle at the roadside. Authorities reported that the driver of the SUV fled the scene immediately after the collision.
#WATCH | Delhi | Visuals from the spot where a man named Bikshu Lal, aged about 40 years, died after being hit by a car while he was standing on his bike at the roadside in the Moti Nagar area last night.
— ANI (@ANI) August 16, 2025
The car driver fled from the scene after the accident. The Police are… https://t.co/MHjZPXmsXo pic.twitter.com/mRuHmESO5z
A family member recounted the heartbreaking moment, stating, "He left home last night, telling his son he would return in 10 minutes. We spent the entire night searching for him, only to discover in the morning that he had been fatally injured. His motorcycle was completely wrecked, and he sustained severe chest injuries. We demand justice; my brother was the family's sole provider with five children to care for."
Authorities discovered empty liquor bottles inside the SUV, raising suspicions that the driver may have been under the influence at the time of the accident.
The police are actively pursuing the driver, who escaped the scene. A senior official mentioned that they are reviewing CCTV footage from the vicinity of the incident and are working to identify the vehicle's owner through its registration information.
Both the damaged SUV and the motorcycle have been confiscated by the police, and an investigation is currently underway.
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