A scooter crash near Chhiddarwala on Sunday killed Aniket after the vehicle reportedly lost balance on a highway pothole and he fell beneath the rear wheel of a dumper. His mother, who was travelling with him, was thrown across the road and survived the incident, according to the available account.
The fatal accident took place on the Dehradun–Haridwar highway, where road expansion work is currently under way near Chhiddarwala. Traffic has been diverted onto a service road in that area, adding to the difficulties faced by motorists.
How the crash happened
Aniket and his mother were travelling on a scooter when it became unstable after hitting a pothole near Chhiddarwala. He came under the dumper’s rear wheel and died at the spot. The impact was severe enough to split his helmet into 2 parts.
The account identifies the road defect as the immediate factor behind the scooter losing control. It does not state Aniket’s age. His mother was flung to the opposite side of the road during the crash.
Repairs began after the accident
Witnesses said the National Highways Authority of India’s Dehradun unit started filling potholes soon after the incident. The particular pothole linked to the crash was also filled, according to the report.
Residents say the highway stretch from Motichur to Laltappar contains hundreds of potholes at several points. They consider the damaged surface especially dangerous for people using 2-wheelers.
Local residents have alleged that delayed repairs by NHAI contributed to the danger. Shopkeepers in Chhiddarwala have also questioned whether the current work will last, saying the company is using sand to fill the potholes.
The area is undergoing highway widening, and traffic is moving along the service road while that work continues. The concerns raised locally therefore involve both the condition of the existing route and the quality of the temporary repairs.
Police action
Sub-inspector Sanjay Rawat, the Kotwali in-charge, said a case was registered against the dumper driver after a complaint from Aniket’s father, Deepak Gusain. Police have started investigating the circumstances of the collision.
Rawat said efforts were under way to arrest the dumper driver. The available information does not state whether an arrest has been made or provide details of any court proceedings.
The crash has brought renewed attention to the road between Motichur and Laltappar. Residents’ complaints focus on the risk posed by potholes to 2-wheeler users and the need for repairs that do not merely provide a temporary surface.
Conclusion
Aniket’s death has led to a police case and emergency pothole-filling near Chhiddarwala, while residents continue to raise concerns about highway safety and the durability of repairs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the accident occur?
The crash occurred near Chhiddarwala on the Dehradun–Haridwar highway.
Q. What caused the scooter to lose balance?
The scooter reportedly became unstable after hitting a pothole on the highway.
Q. Who was travelling with Aniket?
Aniket was travelling on the scooter with his mother.
Q. What action did police take?
Police registered a case against the dumper driver after a complaint from Aniket’s father, Deepak Gusain, and began an investigation.
Q. Has the dumper driver been arrested?
The available information says police are making efforts to arrest the driver. It does not confirm that an arrest has taken place.
Q. Which highway stretch has pothole concerns?
Residents have reported hundreds of potholes between Motichur and Laltappar.
Q. What work is taking place near Chhiddarwala?
Highway widening is under way, and traffic has been diverted onto a service road.
Q. What repair concern have local shopkeepers raised?
Shopkeepers have questioned the durability of repairs, saying sand is being used to fill the potholes.
