Kanpur: A 20-year-old Class XII student was killed and her father seriously injured after a speeding dumper hit their motorcycle from behind on Ramadevi–Jajmau flyover in Chakeri area on Tuesday night. The driver fled the scene following the accident.The deceased was identified as Payal Saini, a resident of Atardhani village in Unnao district. Her father Raju Saini, who suffered serious injuries, is undergoing treatment.According to family members, Raju had brought his daughter to his in-laws’ residence in Kuriyana, Kanpur, for medical treatment. After spending around 15 days there, the father and daughter were returning home on Tuesday night.Police said the accident occurred near Harjinder Nagar Crossing, when a dumper approaching from behind allegedly struck their motorcycle. The impact threw Raju Saini several feet away, causing him to hit the divider. Payal fell down and suffered critical injuries. Passers-by alerted the police, who rushed both of them to Kanshiram Hospital, where doctors declared Payal dead.Payal is survived by her mother Soni and two brothers, Shivam and Shubham.Station in-charge Ajay Prakash Mishra said the body has been sent for post-mortem examination. Police are searching for the dumper driver, who absconded after the accident.
