Nagpur: Yet another incident of reckless speeding has claimed a life on Nagpur’s Wardha Road. A 25-year-old youth died after a BMW car rammed into his two-wheeler late Saturday night (June 8) in the Beltarodi Police Station area. The accused driver fled the scene following the accident.
The deceased has been identified as Yogesh Bopche (25). He was returning after delivering a tiffin to a relative at AIIMS hospital when tragedy struck. Around 3:15 am near Chinchbhavan area, a speeding BMW car (HP-89/ A 1592) rammed into their motorcycle from behind. The impact was so intense that both Yogesh and his relative were flung far onto the road.
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After the collision, the BMW driver fled from the scene. According to eyewitnesses, both victims were rushed to AIIMS hospital in a critical condition. However, doctors declared Yogesh brought dead, while his relative continues to battle for life.
Beltarodi police have registered a case against the unknown driver and launched an investigation. CCTV footage from the area is being examined to trace the accused, and a search operation is underway.
Is Wardha Road becoming a ‘Highway of Death’?
The string of accidents on Wardha Road shows no sign of stopping. The frequency of fatal crashes has raised serious concerns over traffic safety in Nagpur. There have been repeated complaints about the lack of police presence and enforcement of speed limits in the area.
It remains to be seen whether the absconding accused will be swiftly apprehended or if this case, like many others, will get buried in official files.
