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Crime
Jalandhar: Senior Citizen Killed by High-Speed Truck, Driver Fleeing
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 12:48 PM
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A senior citizen riding a bicycle was fatally run over by a speeding truck at Workshop Chowk in Jalandhar. The driver abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene.
A tragic road accident occurred at Workshop Chowk in Jalandhar, where a senior citizen lost his life after being hit by a high-speed truck. The victim was riding a bicycle at the time of the incident when the truck collided with him, causing fatal injuries.
The deceased died on the spot due to the severity of the injuries sustained in the crash. Local authorities and witnesses reported that the truck was moving at a reckless speed, leaving the cyclist no chance to evade the impact.
In a disturbing turn of events, the truck driver did not stop to offer assistance or wait for the police. Instead, he abandoned the vehicle at the scene and fled, evading immediate apprehension.
Police have launched an investigation into the incident and are working to trace the identity of the fleeing driver. The case has been registered, and efforts are underway to recover the truck and bring the responsible party to justice.
The deceased died on the spot due to the severity of the injuries sustained in the crash. Local authorities and witnesses reported that the truck was moving at a reckless speed, leaving the cyclist no chance to evade the impact.
In a disturbing turn of events, the truck driver did not stop to offer assistance or wait for the police. Instead, he abandoned the vehicle at the scene and fled, evading immediate apprehension.
Police have launched an investigation into the incident and are working to trace the identity of the fleeing driver. The case has been registered, and efforts are underway to recover the truck and bring the responsible party to justice.