CHENNAI: A pedestrian died while another sustained severe injuries after being mowed down by a car on Alagappa Road in Kilpauk on Wednesday. At least three two-wheelers and an autorickshaw were also damaged in the accident. Police arrested the man behind the wheel, who said he had hit the accelerator instead of applying brake.
The video of the shocking accident went viral on social media on Thursday.
Local residents said the accident was partly due to encroachment of pavements. Most platforms are encroached by local shops and EB junction boxes near Pathala Ponniyamman Koil in Kilpauk.
The deceased, identified as M Palani, 52, a resident of Flowers Road in Kilpauk, was walking beside the pavement when the accident took place. He was admitted to Kilpauk Medical College (KMC) hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Police said the accident happened at 4.41 pm on Wednesday when Palani was strolling down the road. A video clip showed that the injured man Yashwant C Shah, 71, a resident of Deva Varshan Apartments in Kilpauk, was walking beside an autorickshaw moments before the accident. Residents said a black car bearing registration number TN-16-F-7592 hit Palani and Shah. Both of them were thrown off the road onto the pavement.
Police said Shah suffered injuries on his knee joint and left leg, while Palani sustained severe injuries on his head. The two victims were rushed to the KMC hospital, where Palani succumbed without responding to treatment, while Shah was later shifted to a private hospital.
Owners of vehicles that got damaged in the accident have also filed separate complaints against the car driver. Anna Square traffic investigation wing police arrested car driver R Jayakumar, 47, of Arihant Vaikunth Apartment in Purasawalkam on charges of rash and negligent driving.
Police have towed the mangled car involved in the accident and other damaged vehicles to the police station for further investigation. The cops said they would ask motor vehicle inspectors to conduct a check if the accident was caused due to a mechanical fault or the driver’s fault. The driver has been sent to judicial custody.
The video of the shocking accident went viral on social media on Thursday.
Local residents said the accident was partly due to encroachment of pavements. Most platforms are encroached by local shops and EB junction boxes near Pathala Ponniyamman Koil in Kilpauk.
The deceased, identified as M Palani, 52, a resident of Flowers Road in Kilpauk, was walking beside the pavement when the accident took place. He was admitted to Kilpauk Medical College (KMC) hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Police said the accident happened at 4.41 pm on Wednesday when Palani was strolling down the road. A video clip showed that the injured man Yashwant C Shah, 71, a resident of Deva Varshan Apartments in Kilpauk, was walking beside an autorickshaw moments before the accident. Residents said a black car bearing registration number TN-16-F-7592 hit Palani and Shah. Both of them were thrown off the road onto the pavement.
Police said Shah suffered injuries on his knee joint and left leg, while Palani sustained severe injuries on his head. The two victims were rushed to the KMC hospital, where Palani succumbed without responding to treatment, while Shah was later shifted to a private hospital.
Owners of vehicles that got damaged in the accident have also filed separate complaints against the car driver. Anna Square traffic investigation wing police arrested car driver R Jayakumar, 47, of Arihant Vaikunth Apartment in Purasawalkam on charges of rash and negligent driving.
Police have towed the mangled car involved in the accident and other damaged vehicles to the police station for further investigation. The cops said they would ask motor vehicle inspectors to conduct a check if the accident was caused due to a mechanical fault or the driver’s fault. The driver has been sent to judicial custody.
