Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Four Killed in Highway Collision After SUV Hits Motorcycle
Four young men on a motorcycle were hit by a speeding SUV.
The crash happened on a highway, and two of the victims were carried by the car for a long distance.
Sadly, all four of the motorcyclists died.
The police are now looking for the driver of the SUV, who ran away after the accident.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided on the Gorakhpur-Varanasi highway.
Four youths, including three cousins, died in the accident.
Two victims were dragged by the car for over 100 meters after the impact.
The motorcycle was overtaking a tractor-trolley before hitting the SUV.
The SUV driver fled the scene; police are investigating.
- Who
- Sunil Kumar, Pradeep Kumar, Arvind Kumar and Rahul Kumar (deceased).
- What
- A motorcycle collided with an SUV, resulting in four fatalities.
- When
- Around 9:45 AM Saturday
- Where
- Gorakhpur-Varanasi national highway near Barhalganj
- Why
- The cause is under investigation. The SUV was traveling at high speed and the motorcycle was overtaking a tractor-trolley.
Victims' Families
Authorities
Investigation
Victims' Families
Family and neighbours are mourning the loss.
Authorities
A case has been registered and efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the absconding driver.
- Location
- Gorakhpur-Varanasi National Highway
- Fatalities
- Four
- Time of Accident
- Around 9:45 AM Saturday
- Vehicle Involved
- SUV
- Status of SUV Driver
- Driver fled the scene
