Jamshedpur: A Dimna Road accident claimed the life of transport businessman Neeraj, 50, a resident of Vastu Vihar, late on Monday night. The truck driver allegedly involved in the crash fled the spot with the vehicle. Police have taken custody of the body and started an investigation.
According to information, Neeraj had gone to Sakchi on Monday night, where he got goods loaded before returning home to Vastu Vihar. At around midnight, while he was riding his bike on Dimna Road, a speeding truck hit his motorcycle. The impact left him seriously injured, and local residents informed the police.
Police reached the spot after receiving the information and took Neeraj to hospital for treatment. Doctors examined him and declared him dead. His family members also reached the hospital after being informed of the accident. His death left the family in mourning, with relatives devastated by the loss.
Neeraj was involved in the transport business and operated four trucks. He personally oversaw transport-related work. Police are now trying to identify the truck and its driver involved in the accident.
Police have started examining CCTV footage from Dimna Road and surrounding areas. Efforts are under way to identify the truck on the basis of the footage. Officers are also questioning people in the vicinity. Along with searching for the absconding driver, police are investigating the circumstances that led to the accident.
