Speeding Thar mows down Air Force aspirant on morning jog | Jaipur News
JAIPUR: A speeding SUV killed an 18-year-old girl standing by the roadside on Express Highway near Shanti Bagh Tuesday under Kardhani police station area.Traffic accident unit (West) in-charge Ram Kripal Meena said the victim was identified as Anaya Sharma, a resident of Jhunjhunu district, who was living in Jhotwara. Police said she was preparing for the physical test for the armed forces. According to police, the girl came to the area with a friend for a morning jog. While running, her friend lagged, prompting her to stop and wait by the roadside. Police said an overspeeding Thar coming from the 200-Feet Ajmer Road side hit her with force. The impact killed her on the spot, police said. Meena said the driver was detained and the Thar was seized. People nearby rushed the injured girl to Kanwatia Hospital where doctors declared her dead on arrival. Police said the driver drove the vehicle some distance after the collision, abandoned it, and escaped. Police seized the SUV and launched a search to trace the absconding driver. Further investigation is underway, police said.
