A 32-year-old woman died after a truck and motorcycle collided at Subhash Nagar Chowk in the Clement Town police station area of Dehradun on Sunday evening. Her husband and 8-year-old son were injured in the crash.
The family was travelling together on the motorcycle when the collision occurred. Local residents helped take all 3 injured people to Indresh Hospital in a private vehicle. The woman died during treatment, while her husband and son sustained minor injuries and continued receiving medical care.
Police response and reported brake failure
Police said they received information about the collision through 112 at about 4:20 AM in the afternoon. A police team from Clement Town police station then reached the spot.
The deceased was identified as Manju, 32, wife of Sarabjeet and a resident of Bada Wala under Bugga Wala police station in Haridwar. Her husband, Sarabjeet, is 35. Their 8-year-old son was identified as Jaskaran.
The truck driver reportedly told police during questioning that the vehicle’s brakes had failed. Police are investigating the circumstances of the crash and have not treated the reported brake failure as a confirmed finding.
Vehicles taken into custody
Police took the truck involved in the collision, registration number UK 12 CA 0590, and the motorcycle, registration number UK 07 BW 3169, into custody. The truck driver was also brought to the police station as a precaution.
Police said the families of the deceased woman and the injured people had been informed, and relatives reached the hospital. Further legal action will follow after a formal complaint is received.
Because it was night, police said the panchanama and -mortem procedures for the deceased woman would be conducted on Monday.
Conclusion
The crash killed Manju and injured her husband and son. Police are continuing their investigation, with further legal action and the woman’s panchanama and -mortem procedures expected after the complaint is received.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the collision take place?
It took place at Subhash Nagar Chowk in the Clement Town police station area of Dehradun.
Q. Who died in the crash?
Manju, 32, wife of Sarabjeet, died during treatment at Indresh Hospital.
Q. Who was injured?
Manju’s husband, Sarabjeet, 35, and their 8-year-old son, Jaskaran, suffered minor injuries.
Q. What did the truck driver tell police?
The driver reportedly told police that the truck’s brakes had failed. Police are investigating the claim.
Q. What action has police taken?
Police took the truck and motorcycle into custody and brought the truck driver to the police station as a precaution.
Q. What will happen next?
Police said further legal action will follow after receiving a formal complaint. The deceased woman’s panchanama and -mortem procedures were scheduled for Monday.
