In New Delhi, a tragic incident occurred on Saturday involving Rajesh, a hardworking gardener who was the main provider for his family. While cycling to work in Bhogal, Rajesh was struck and killed by a speeding car, leaving behind his devastated wife and two children. Rajesh's death adds to the rising number of cases where drivers of unknown vehicles are involved in accidents, leading to delayed justice in the legal system. Hit-and-run incidents account for over 40% of accidents in the city, with drivers often fleeing due to fear of legal consequences or public backlash. Law enforcement officials stress the importance of addressing this issue through stronger enforcement measures. Collaborative efforts by traffic and local police have helped reduce the number of fatalities caused by unknown vehicles, but the overall fatality figures remain concerning. As of May 15, 518 individuals have lost their lives in 511 fatal accidents this year, with numbers expected to surpass 700 by August 15. Police emphasize the need for continued efforts to prevent such tragic incidents in the future.During the January to May period of 2023, the Ring Road, National Highway (NH) 24, NH 8, Rohtak Road, GTK Road, and Mathura Road are included in the top 10 road segments in the national capital where the highest number of fatal accidents have occurred this year. Previously, hit-and-run incidents were prosecuted under IPC Section 304A, which carried a maximum penalty of two years in prison. With the introduction of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita Section 106(2), the maximum imprisonment term has now been increased to 10 years. However, the lack of awareness may be contributing to a lack of deterrence.