A 30-year-old man was arrested after a Mahindra Thar struck and killed a motorcyclist on Delhi’s Rajokri Flyover [1], [2].
The incident has sparked public outcry over road safety and the conduct of drivers in hit-and-run accidents. The victim's family is now calling for a rigorous legal response to ensure accountability for the death.
Sarthak Mattoo, a 34-year-old resident of Gurugram, was riding his motorcycle when the speeding vehicle hit him [1]. The collision occurred in June 2024, shortly before Mattoo's birthday [1], [2]. According to reports, the driver of the Mahindra Thar fled the scene immediately after the crash [1].
Police later apprehended the alleged driver, identified as Apurv Singh, who is 30 years old [2]. The arrest follows a period of search and investigation into the vehicle involved in the crash [2].
Mattoo's father has spoken publicly about the tragedy, sharing an emotional appeal for the legal system to act. He described the moments following the collision, stating that the driver left his son to die [1].
"I demand justice for my son," the father said [2].
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the specifics of the crash on the Rajokri Flyover [1]. The case highlights the dangers of speeding on Delhi's elevated roadways, where high-impact collisions often result in fatalities.
“"They left him to die."”
This case underscores the recurring issue of hit-and-run fatalities on Delhi's major transit arteries. The use of a heavy vehicle like the Mahindra Thar in a high-speed collision often increases the lethality of such accidents, while the initial flight of the driver points to a failure in immediate post-crash emergency response and accountability.
