A 35-year-old man died while a 9-year-old girl was injured after allegedly getting hit by a car in west Delhi's Vikaspuri area on Monday morning. Police said that the accused was apprehended from the spot.
The deceased has been identified as Ranjeet Kumar and injured girl as Nisha, both residents of Vikaspuri, were admitted to a nearby hospital for treatment. Police said that Kumar succumbed to his injuries during the treatment.
According to a senior police official, the incident took place around 6.30 AM when car driver Rishab was travelling in his vehicle to a gym. "Suddenly, Nisha came in front of his vehicle and the car tried to take a U-turn in an attempt to save her but the vehicle went out of control hitting her and Ranjeet," said the senior police official.
On reaching the spot, the car was found to be involved in an accident while the two injured were sent to a hospital for treatment, official
added.
"The statement of an eyewitness was recorded and the accused driver Rishab was apprehended at the spot. A case has been registered and appropriate legal action has been taken," said police.