– Car accident claims life of young child as teen driver pushes accelerator instead of brakes
– Tragic car accident takes life of 5-year-old due to teen driver mistaking accelerator for brakes.
Accident – Death – Obituary News : In a tragic incident in Murugeshpalya, Bengaluru, an 18-year-old named Devaraj inadvertently accelerated a car, resulting in the death of a 5-year-old boy named Aarav and injuring another child named Dhanraj. The car also collided with several parked two-wheelers, creating a devastating scene in the neighborhood. Devaraj fled the scene in a panic but was later apprehended by the authorities.
The incident, which took place under the jurisdiction of the Jeevanbima Nagar Traffic Police, sent shockwaves through the community as the young children were playing innocently on the street when the accident occurred. Aarav, the son of Tamara Kannan from Kalappa Layout, tragically lost his life in the accident, while Dhanraj sustained injuries to his hands and legs. He is currently receiving medical treatment and is reported to be in a stable condition.
Reports indicate that Devaraj was cleaning a car borrowed by his father for a family trip to the temple. While attempting to clean the car’s wipers around 10:30 AM, he mistakenly pressed the accelerator instead of the brake, causing the vehicle to surge forward uncontrollably. The car struck Aarav and Dhanraj before colliding with multiple parked two-wheelers in the vicinity.
Witnesses at the scene described a harrowing sight, with Aarav suffering severe injuries and bleeding profusely. Despite being rushed to the hospital, he tragically succumbed to his injuries by noon. In a state of panic, Devaraj fled to his home and locked himself inside, prompting his father to intervene by sitting in the driver’s seat in an attempt to shield his son from responsibility. However, the local community, who witnessed Devaraj fleeing, promptly informed the police of the sequence of events.
Following a thorough investigation at the scene, the police confirmed that the impounded car was indeed involved in the tragic accident. Devaraj was persuaded to come out of his house and was taken into custody for further questioning.
This heartbreaking incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and caution while operating vehicles, especially in residential areas where children may be at play. The community mourns the loss of young Aarav and hopes for a speedy recovery for Dhanraj as they come to terms with the aftermath of this devastating event..
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