Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Son of Fauja Singh Criticizes Driver in Fatal Hit-and-Run
A famous 114-year-old marathon runner, Fauja Singh, was tragically hit and killed by a car.
The driver, Amritpal Singh Dhillon, was a local and did not stop to help.
Singh's son is upset the driver didn't act with more compassion.
Dhillon was arrested and is now in custody, with a work visa.
Singh's funeral is planned for Sunday.
The police are investigating the incident, which occurred on a highway, and the driver was speeding and fled the scene after the incident.
Fauja Singh's son expressed disappointment over the driver's actions following the fatal hit-and-run.
The driver, Amritpal Singh Dhillon, a local resident, did not offer aid or admit responsibility after the accident.
Dhillon's relatives visited Singh's family to offer condolences.
Fauja Singh's funeral is scheduled for Sunday in his village of Beas.
Dhillon was driving at high speed and fled the scene after hitting Singh.
- Who
- Fauja Singh and Amritpal Singh Dhillon.
- What
- Fauja Singh, the world's oldest marathoner, was killed in a hit-and-run.
- When
- The accident occurred recently, and the funeral is on Sunday.
- Where
- Jalandhar-Pathankot highway, near Beas village.
- Why
- Dhillon was driving at high speed; however, the full reason is under investigation.
Family's View
Driver's View
Driver's Response
Family's View
Driver should have provided aid and admitted responsibility.
Driver's View
Driver stated he was scared and unaware of whom he hit.
- Victim
- Fauja Singh
- Age of Victim
- 114 years
- Driver
- Amritpal Singh Dhillon
- Driver's Age
- 26 years
- Incident Location
- Jalandhar-Pathankot highway
- Funeral Date
- Sunday
- Driver's Visa Status
- Work permit valid until 2027
