A fatal road accident occurred on NH-31 near Satish Nagar Chowk in Khagaria on Sunday night, resulting in the death of a local leader. A speeding Scorpio, displaying a Bihar Government board, collided head-on with a motorcycle around 10:30 PM on March 22, 2026. Prem Kumar, the PEX Chairman of Saudh North Panchayat, lost his life while his friend Manoj Singh sustained life-threatening injuries.
Details of the Khagaria Road Accident
Prem Kumar and his friend Manoj Singh were returning home to Satish Nagar after attending a banquet in Korchakka village when the high-speed Scorpio hit their bike. The impact was severe enough to cause the death of the PEX Chairman during his treatment at Mayaganj Hospital in Bhagalpur. Manoj Singh, who was riding pillion, remains in critical condition and is receiving medical care at the same facility.
Vehicle Information and Police Investigation
The Scorpio involved in the crash carried a board for the Deputy Chairman of Scheduled Tribes under the Bihar Government. The driver, identified as Surendra from Bagaha, was traveling with his family towards Bettiah when the incident occurred. Following the accident, local residents and the Pasraha police apprehended the driver. JDU District Vice President Prithvichandra Singh noted that Satish Nagar Chowk is known as a dangerous zone due to frequent accidents, and authorities have assured the installation of speed breakers soon.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Accident Date | Sunday, March 22, 2026 |
| Location | Satish Nagar Chowk, NH-31, Pasraha |
| Deceased Victim | Prem Kumar (PEX Chairman, Saudh North) |
| Injured Person | Manoj Singh (Condition Critical) |
| Involved Vehicle | Scorpio with Bihar Govt Board |
| Driver Name | Surendra (Resident of Bagaha) |
| Police Status | Vehicles seized and investigation ongoing |
