A Life Lost on the Highway: Tragic Accident Claims Man in Chandigarh Area

It’s a truly heartbreaking story, one that sadly echoes far too many incidents we hear about on our bustling highways. This past Monday morning, the Ambala-Chandigarh highway became the scene of another profound tragedy when a 50-year-old man, Sukhwinder Singh, lost his life after being struck by a bus.

Sukhwinder, a resident from Peer Muchalla in Derabassi, was reportedly crossing the road near the Devi Nagar flyover – a familiar stretch for many commuters – when the unfortunate incident occurred. One can only imagine the suddenness, the sheer shock, as he was hit by what authorities have identified as a private Haryana Roadways bus. It’s just devastating to think about someone simply trying to get across the road, perhaps on their way to work, and their life is abruptly cut short.

Adding another layer of distress to this already somber event, the driver of the bus didn't stop. They reportedly fled the scene immediately after the collision. It leaves you wondering, doesn't it? The sheer audacity, the lack of responsibility. Thankfully, the local police were swift to act; they managed to seize the involved bus, which is now a crucial piece of evidence in their ongoing investigation.

Authorities at the Chandimandir police station have since registered a formal case. They’ve invoked Sections 279 (which deals with rash driving) and 304A (causing death by negligence) of the Indian Penal Code against the unidentified driver. While the search is on to apprehend the individual responsible for this terrible incident, the legal process has certainly begun. They are, of course, also in the difficult process of informing Sukhwinder’s family, who must be going through an unimaginable period of grief right now.

This whole situation is a stark, painful reminder of the perils on our roads and the vital need for both drivers and pedestrians to exercise extreme caution. Every life lost in such circumstances is not just a statistic; it’s a person with a story, a family, and a future suddenly erased. Our thoughts truly go out to Sukhwinder Singh's loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.