Tragic incident in Koyambedu, Chennai, young woman dies after being crushed by a car

Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu: A tragic incident has come to light in Koyambedu area of Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, in which a woman was crushed to death by a car, while a 17-year-old girl was seriously injured and died during treatment in the hospital. This incident has spread sensation in the entire area.
According to the information, the deceased Yancey (19) lived with her parents in the Sri Lankan Tamil resettlement camp at Anichanguppam in Villupuram district. She had recently completed her Plus Two studies and was preparing to take admission in college. It is reported that Yancey had come to Ramapuram, Chennai about 10 days ago, where he was introduced to a friend through social media.
According to the police, Yancey had come to Chennai to meet the same acquaintance. Last Saturday night she had gone to the bar of a star hotel in Koyambedu with her 17-year-old friend. Meanwhile, some people reached there in a car and allegedly misbehaved with Yancy. There was a dispute and quarrel between the two parties regarding this incident.
According to eyewitnesses, the situation suddenly worsened during the fight and during this time a woman was hit by a car, due to which she died on the spot. At the same time, a 17-year-old girl was seriously injured and was immediately taken to the hospital, but she also died during treatment.
After the incident, there was a situation of tension in the area and the local people informed the police. Police reached the spot and started investigation and CCTV footage installed around the incident spot is being scrutinized. Preliminary investigation has also revealed that there was an altercation and scuffle between the two parties before the incident.
Police officials said that the entire matter is being thoroughly investigated and it is being ascertained who drove the car and how the incident happened. Besides, it is also a matter of investigation as to why the fight started and who played a role in it.
This incident has also raised many questions regarding the security arrangements and activities of the youth in Chennai. Local people have demanded strict action in this matter so that such incidents can be prevented in future.
At present, the police have registered the case and intensified the investigation and all the concerned people are being interrogated. The families of both the deceased are in distress and crying and demanding justice.





