Hyderabad: Pedestrian dies in alleged drunk driving crash
HYDERABAD: A 22-year-old man was arrested after allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol and fatally hitting a pedestrian near the Rajendranagar Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Office on Sunday night.
Driver allegedly tried to flee after fatal collision
Sai Nithin, a resident of Manasa Hills, was driving a red Skoda Rapid (TS09 FB 4554) at high speed when the car struck an unidentified pedestrian crossing the road. The victim died on the spot.
Police said locals chased and caught the driver after he allegedly attempted to flee the scene without stopping.
Breathalyser shows high blood alcohol level
According to police, Sai Nithin was heavily intoxicated and was unable to state his name when detained. A breathalyser test reportedly recorded a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) reading of 180.
A young woman travelling in the car declined to comment.
Victim shifted for post-mortem
Rajendranagar police shifted the victim’s body to Osmania General Hospital for a post-mortem examination and registered a case.
Further investigation is underway.
