A fatal road accident occurred at Workshop Chowk in Jalandhar on Friday. A speeding truck ran over an elderly cyclist, causing his death on the spot. Following the incident, the accused driver fled from the scene, leaving the vehicle behind.

Investigation and police search

The identity of the deceased elderly man has not been established yet. Police are investigating the matter and are searching for the driver based on the vehicle's Punjab registration number PB 08 DS 2953.

Eyewitness account and local allegations

According to eyewitness Rajinder Baba, local people attempted to help after the incident. Meanwhile, locals alleged that it took about half an hour for an ambulance to arrive, although official confirmation regarding the arrival times of the police and ambulance is still pending.