Car runs over man in Jabalpur:Deceased trapped between car and shop shutter for 15-20 minutes; 12-year-old injured

In Jabalpur, a speeding car ran over a man and a child, killing the man and leaving the child critically injured. The incident occurred in the Civil Line police station area. The injured child is undergoing treatment at a private hospital, while the driver abandoned the car and fled the scene. The deceased has been identified as 34-year-old Vikesh Urva, a resident of Lalit Colony. According to information, Vikesh was sitting outside his house in the morning reading a newspaper when a speeding white car (MP20 CL 0537) struck him. The accident was captured on CCTV cameras. See three images Brother described the accident scene Vikesh’s brother said he had accompanied the accused to the hospital, but the driver suddenly fled from there. He described the incident: after returning from night duty, he was sleeping in the upper room. Some time later, he heard a commotion and came downstairs to find his younger brother trapped under the car. Vikesh’s head was outside, while the rest of his body was pinned beneath the vehicle. After the accident, Vikesh was writhing between the shop shutter and the car. Locals gathered at the scene, and the family rushed him to a private hospital. However, the doctors declared him dead. The accident has left the family in mourning. 12-year-old boy also injured in the accident In the same accident, a 12-year-old boy, identified as Durgesh, was also hit. He was standing nearby when the car struck him. The driver accompanied the injured to the hospital but suddenly fled from there. Driver suspected of intoxication, accused absconding Eyewitnesses stated that during questioning, the driver claimed that the brakes had failed. However, locals suspect that the driver may have been under the influence, causing him to lose control. The accused driver, reportedly named Rohit and a local resident, remains at large. Police searching for accused, car seized Sub-Inspector Jaya Tiwari of Civil Line police station said the car (MP20 CL 0537, Expresso) first hit a bike and then struck the child. The police have seized the vehicle, and the investigation into the case is ongoing. Full details about the accused are yet to be confirmed.