Speeding Car Crushes Elderly Woman in Udham Singh Nagar; Video Goes Viral

December 16, 2025

Dehradun: A speeding white car crushed Savitri Devi (around 70 years old) in the Kichcha area of ​​Udham Singh Nagar on Saturday morning. The woman was sitting on a chair outside her house at the time of the incident.

Video surfaced

A video that went viral on social media shows a white car coming from the right side of the Colony Road and crushing the woman after a gap of 8 seconds. Both the left tyres of the car pass over the woman, and the car moves forward.

Neighbours catch the youth

Immediately after the incident, a youth got out of the car and ran for help. However, neighbours present at the spot caught him and thrashed him.

Police action

The Kichha police have registered an FIR based on the complaint of the victim’s son. The accused’s car, number UK 06 Q 1666, has been seized. The police have assured to arrest the accused soon.

Condition of the woman

Savitri Devi’s condition is said to be critical and she is undergoing treatment in the hospital. The police are investigating the matter.

Need for road safety

The incident highlights the need to follow traffic rules and the dangers of speeding in the area.