Tamil Nadu hit-and-run, caught on video:Speeding car hits parked bike, rider looking at mobile phone escapes unhurt

A video of a hit-and-run case has surfaced from Thoothukudi (Tuticorin), Tamil Nadu, showing a speeding car hitting a motorcycle parked by the roadside near Sathankulam. The motorcycle was parked outside a tea shop, and a man was standing against it. The impact sent the motorcycle flying some distance, while the man fell to the ground. Before he could understand what had happened, the accused fled. Another video of the incident has now emerged. The motorcycle that was hit went on to strike a man sitting on a chair on the other side of the same tea shop. He fell unconscious after the impact. Media reports say the victim suffered serious head injuries. The incident took place at around 1 a.m. and was recorded by a CCTV camera installed at the shop. Watch two images of the incident… Key points about India’s hit-and-run law… Hit-and-run law: When a driver flees the scene after a road accident, it is called a hit-and-run. The punishment depends on the outcome and circumstances of the accident. In case of death: Under Section 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), causing death through negligence can lead to five years in prison and a fine. Provision for a 10-year sentence: Section 106(2) provides for 10 years in prison and a fine for fleeing without informing the police or magistrate after a death, but this section is not currently in force. In case of injury: If there is no death, other legal provisions may also be invoked depending on the severity of the injuries and the facts of the incident. What to do after an accident: Stop the vehicle, ensure that the injured person receives help safely and inform the police. Follow the legal process instead of fleeing the scene. ​