A journalist's body was hurled 100 meters upon contact in a BMW hit-and-run in Chennai

A tragic road accident in Chennai on Tuesday night claimed the life of Pradeep Kumar, a video journalist and part-time Rapido driver. Kumar, a resident of Pondy Bazaar, worked as a cameraperson for a well-known Telugu news channel and took up part-time work to supplement his income. The accident occurred on the Maduravoyal-Tambaram elevated bypass when Kumar's motorcycle was struck by a speeding BMW car.

The collision was severe, with Kumar being thrown off the elevated highway due to the impact. His body was discovered approximately 100 meters from the crash site on the lower level of the road, highlighting the force of the impact. Tragically, he died instantly from the fall. 

The luxury car driver abandoned the vehicle at the scene and fled, leaving it parked near the accident site. Alert commuters who noticed the deserted vehicle notified the police. Upon reaching the location, officers found Kumar’s severely damaged motorcycle and began investigating the sequence of events. Only after an extensive search did they find Kumar’s body, confirming the fatality.

The incident has sparked significant concern about reckless driving, especially involving high-speed vehicles on elevated bypasses and highways. The abandoned BMW was impounded by the police, and efforts are underway to track down the absconding driver. Authorities are reviewing nearby CCTV footage to identify the individual responsible for the hit-and-run.

Kumar’s untimely death has left his colleagues and loved ones devastated. He was known for his dedication to his work as a journalist and was admired for his perseverance in balancing multiple jobs to support himself and his family. The accident has reignited discussions around stricter enforcement of traffic laws and harsher penalties for drivers involved in hit-and-run cases.

As investigations progress, questions loom over the accountability of drivers operating high-performance vehicles recklessly on public roads. Kumar’s tragic demise serves as a sobering reminder of the potential consequences of such negligence.