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Crime
Drunk Driver in Scorpio SUV Hits Two Motorcyclists in Gopalganj, One Killed
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 09:31 PM
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A speeding, alcohol‑impacted Scorpio SUV collided with two young motorcyclists in Kuchaykot, Gopalganj, killing one and critically injuring the other, while the driver fled and is now being hunted.
Gopalganj district's Kuchaykot area witnessed a tragic road accident on Tuesday when a Scorpio SUV, reportedly under the influence of alcohol, rammed into two motorcyclists travelling at high speed. Both riders, identified as young men, were struck head‑on, leading to immediate fatalities for one of them.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, pronouncing the deceased on site and transporting the seriously injured rider to the nearest hospital, where he remains in critical condition. Witnesses said the Scorpio was traveling well above the permissible limit before the collision.
Local police seized the vehicle, conducted preliminary sobriety checks, and launched a manhunt for the driver, who abandoned the car and fled the location. Authorities have appealed to the public for any information that could aid in locating the suspect.
The incident underscores growing concerns over reckless driving and alcohol consumption on Bihar's roads, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, pronouncing the deceased on site and transporting the seriously injured rider to the nearest hospital, where he remains in critical condition. Witnesses said the Scorpio was traveling well above the permissible limit before the collision.
Local police seized the vehicle, conducted preliminary sobriety checks, and launched a manhunt for the driver, who abandoned the car and fled the location. Authorities have appealed to the public for any information that could aid in locating the suspect.
The incident underscores growing concerns over reckless driving and alcohol consumption on Bihar's roads, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations.