A young man sustained serious head injuries after being hit and dragged by an autorickshaw for nearly 50 feet on the Chennai–Tirupati Highway near Tiruvallur on Monday night. The shocking incident occurred when the youth attempted to cross the road by jumping over a median.
According to police, the man first tried to use a gap in the median to cross, but when that failed, he attempted to jump over it — only to be struck by an oncoming autorickshaw. The driver fled the scene immediately after the collision.
Passersby and motorists rushed the injured man to the Tiruvallur Government Hospital, where he is currently being treated for multiple head injuries. Police say the identity of the youth remains unknown as no identification documents were found on him.
A video clip showing the horrific moment of the youth being dragged by the autorickshaw has surfaced on social media, prompting public outrage. Based on the footage, the Tiruvallur Town Police have begun a hunt to trace the absconding autorickshaw driver.
Authorities are urging the public to come forward with any information that could help identify the victim or locate the vehicle involved.