1 killed, 2 injured in Delhi as car collides with motorcycle in East Delhi

A 22-year-old man died and two others sustained injuries following a collision between a motorcycle and a car in East Delhi’s Krishna Nagar early on Monday, police said.

The incident was reported around 4.10 am, police said, adding that officers found both the two-wheeler and the red car on the spot.

Officers said that Sehbaaj, a resident of Khureji who was riding the two-wheeler, was rushed to a hospital but was declared dead. His cousin Sameer, who was riding pillion, is currently undergoing treatment, they also said.

The driver of the Maruti Swift, identified as Rishabh from Sangam Vihar, was admitted to the hospital with injuries. Another occupant of the car allegedly fled after the crash and is yet to be traced, officers said. Police added that a case has been registered for rash and negligent driving causing death. Further investigation is underway.