Buxar: A 65-year-old man died and his grandson sustained serious injuries after a speeding car hit their bicycle near Parmadih bridge on NH-319 under Nawanagar police station area in Buxar on Friday morning, police said.According to the police, the deceased, identified as Lalan Ram, a resident of Parmanpur village, ran a grocery shop. Locals said he was returning home with his grandson after purchasing goods from Maliyabag when the accident took place. The car allegedly rammed into their bicycle near the bridge, killing Ram on the spot. His grandson suffered serious injuries and was admitted to a private hospital for treatment.The incident sparked protests, with residents blocking NH-319 and demanding measures to curb road accidents and speeding vehicles. The blockade disrupted traffic, leading to long queues of vehicles on both sides of the highway.On receiving information, Nawanagar circle officer Sudhanshu Shekhar Mishra and SHO Praful Kumar reached the spot with police personnel. The officials pacified the protesters and assured them of appropriate action. The blockade was lifted after about 90 minutes, and traffic movement resumed. The SHO said the car involved in the accident had been seized and an investigation was underway.
