Bihar road crashes: 3 dead, 7 hurt in Lakhisarai and Patna accidents
Synopsis
Two young men heading to their eatery at 4 am were killed when a speeding pickup van rear-ended their motorcycle on NH-80 in Lakhisarai — and barely an hour earlier, a Scorpio allegedly ploughed into a group of teenagers on their way to a fair on Patna's Atal Path, killing one and injuring seven. Both crashes in a single Bihar morning put the spotlight back on late-night road carnage.
Key Takeaways
Ashok Kumar, 17 , and Rajan Kumar, 20 , were killed when a pickup van hit their motorcycle on NH-80 near Adupura, Lakhisarai , at around 4 am on 19 October 2026 .
In a separate incident at 3 am , a speeding Scorpio struck a group of people over 200 metres on Atal Path, Patna , killing one and injuring seven .
Most injured in the Patna crash were reportedly around 15 years old and were on their way to a fair.
Bihar minister Ram Kripal Yadav confirmed the Patna toll and said police are searching for those who allegedly fled the scene.
Allegations that the Scorpio in Patna belonged to a political leader are unverified and under investigation.
Both sets of bodies and injured have been taken to hospital; investigations are ongoing at both locations.
Three people were killed and at least seven others injured in two separate road accidents in Bihar in the early hours of Monday, 19 October 2026 — one on NH-80 in Lakhisarai district and another on Atal Path in Patna, highlighting the persistent danger of overspeeding on Bihar's roads.
Lakhisarai Crash: Two Youths Dead on NH-80
The first accident occurred around 4 am near Adupura under the Suryagarha police station area, when a speeding pickup van struck a motorcycle from behind on National Highway 80. Both riders were thrown off the motorcycle on impact and died at the scene.
The deceased were identified as Ashok Kumar, 17, son of Rupesh Singh, a resident of Akbarpur village under the Samho police station area in Begusarai district, and Rajan Kumar, 20, son of Ravindra Singh alias Madhu, a resident of Jagdishpur village in Suryagarha. Notably, Rajan was the nephew of Baleshwar Singh, deputy chairperson of the Suryagarha Municipal Council.
According to preliminary information, the two were on their way from Suryagarha to their eatery near the Shri Govind Baba Fuel Centre in Rampur village when the pickup van approaching from behind struck them. A police team from Suryagarha police station reached the spot promptly, took custody of the bodies, and sent them to Sadar Hospital, Lakhisarai for post-mortem examination. Police are investigating the circumstances of the collision and taking further legal action.
Patna Crash: Scorpio Ploughs Into Group on Atal Path
Barely an hour earlier, at around 3 am, a speeding Scorpio SUV allegedly lost control and ploughed into a group of people over a stretch of approximately 200 metres on Atal Path in Patna, under the jurisdiction of Patliputra police station, before overturning.
Most of those injured were reportedly around 15 years old and were on their way to a fair. Those identified among the injured include Ranveer Kumar, Mohit Kumar, Deepak, Piyush, and Amarjit. The injured were rushed to a nearby private hospital for treatment.
Bihar minister Ram Kripal Yadav confirmed that seven people had been injured and that the accident had resulted in one death. The minister said police were searching for those who allegedly fled the scene and assured that strict action would be taken against anyone found responsible.
There were also allegations, as yet unverified, that the Scorpio belonged to a leader of a political party. The vehicle's ownership and the exact circumstances of the crash require official verification, according to authorities.
Pattern of Road Deaths in Bihar
Both incidents come amid longstanding concerns about road safety on Bihar's national highways and urban arterials. Overspeeding and poor enforcement of traffic rules in the late-night and early-morning hours have been cited repeatedly in prior accident reports. This is not the first time NH-80 in Lakhisarai has witnessed fatal collisions, and Atal Path — one of Patna's busier commuter corridors — has seen several accidents in recent years.
What Happens Next
Investigations are ongoing at both sites. In the Lakhisarai case, post-mortem proceedings have been initiated and the driver of the pickup van is yet to be formally named in official reports. In the Patna case, police are pursuing those who allegedly fled the scene, with the ownership and condition of the Scorpio also under scrutiny. Further developments are expected as both probes progress.
Point of View
One in the state capital — underscore how little has changed in enforcement of speed limits during the vulnerable late-night window. The Patna case carries an additional political dimension: unverified allegations linking the SUV to a party leader demand urgent transparency from investigators, not closure. Bihar's road-safety record has long suffered from a gap between stated policy and on-ground policing; until that gap closes, predawn hours on its roads will remain genuinely deadly.
NationPress
19 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in the Lakhisarai road accident on 19 October 2026?
A speeding pickup van struck a motorcycle from behind on NH-80 near Adupura in Lakhisarai district at around 4 am, killing both riders on the spot. The victims were identified as Ashok Kumar, 17, and Rajan Kumar, 20, who were on their way to their roadside eatery in Rampur village.
What happened on Atal Path in Patna in the early hours of 19 October?
A speeding Scorpio SUV allegedly lost control and struck a group of people across roughly 200 metres on Atal Path before overturning, killing one person and injuring seven others. The incident occurred at around 3 am under the Patliputra police station area, and most of the injured were reportedly around 15 years old.
Who confirmed the toll in the Patna accident?
Bihar minister Ram Kripal Yadav confirmed that seven people were injured and one person was killed in the Patna crash. He also said police were searching for those who allegedly fled the scene and assured that strict action would follow.
Is there a political angle to the Patna Scorpio crash?
There are unverified allegations that the Scorpio involved in the Patna crash belonged to a leader of a political party. However, the vehicle's ownership and the full circumstances of the accident have not been officially confirmed and are part of the ongoing investigation.
What action has been taken after the two Bihar accidents?
In the Lakhisarai case, the bodies were sent for post-mortem to Sadar Hospital and police are examining the collision circumstances. In the Patna case, police are pursuing those who allegedly fled and are investigating the vehicle's ownership; the injured have been hospitalised at a nearby private facility.
