Speeding Mercedes kills man on Durgam Cheruvu bridge, driver on the run
HYDERABAD: A 32-year-old man died after a speeding Mercedes-Benz hit him on the Durgam Cheruvu Cable Bridge in Madhapur in the early hours of Sunday. The driver abandoned the car at the spot and fled, police said.
The victim, Shyam Raj, a resident of Aditya Nagar in New Hafeezpet, had arrived on a two-wheeler with his wife, Sahaja. The couple had stopped briefly on the bridge to take photographs.
According to Madhapur inspector Krishna Mohan, Sahaja was taking photographs while Shyam Raj stood near the roadside. A Mercedes-Benz (WB 06 B 7003), coming from the Jubilee Hills side at high speed, veered onto the footpath and hit him, causing grievous injuries.
Bystanders and police shifted him to a nearby hospital, where he died later on Sunday evening.
Driver flees, police launch manhunt
After the crash, the driver left the vehicle at the scene and escaped. Police suspect overspeeding and negligence led to the accident.
A case has been registered based on a complaint by Sahaja. Police said teams are working to trace and arrest the accused, who is on the run.
CCTV footage inconclusive due to poor lighting
Police said CCTV cameras captured the accused fleeing the scene. However, poor lighting conditions have prevented clear identification so far.
The vehicle has been seized and moved to the police station for forensic and technical examination.
Company link under scanner
Preliminary checks revealed the car is registered in the name of Quantum Minerals and Metals Private Limited, a Bengaluru-based firm. Police said the contact number linked to the registration is switched off.
Officials are expected to approach the Union Ministry of Corporate Affairs to obtain details of the company and its representatives.
Family in shock after sudden tragedy
The victim’s family is in shock. Shyam Raj and Sahaja had been married for around one-and-a-half years. Family members said the couple had stepped out for a routine outing before the incident.
