A devastating car crash in Texas resulted in the deaths of four Indian nationals, who were traveling together in an SUV when the incident occurred. The crash involved five vehicles and led to a fire that tragically claimed the lives of all four occupants. The victims were identified as Aryan Raghunath Orampati, Farooq Shaik, Lokesh Palacharla, and Darshini Vasudevan.
Details of the Incident:
Location and Time: The collision occurred just past White Street in Collin County, Texas, at around 3:30 PM on Friday, August 31.
Circumstances: The victims were traveling in an SUV, carpooling to Bentonville, Arkansas, through a carpooling app. A speeding truck reportedly rear-ended their vehicle, leading to a fire that engulfed the SUV, resulting in the occupants’ deaths.
Identification: Due to the severity of the fire, authorities are relying on DNA fingerprinting, teeth, and bone remains to confirm the victims’ identities.
Who Were the Victims?
Aryan Raghunath Orampati:
A resident of Hyderabad, Aryan completed his engineering degree at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham in Coimbatore. He had recently graduated from the University of Texas and had planned to work in the US for two more years.
His father, Subhash Chandra Reddy, owns Max Agri Genetics Private Limited in Hyderabad.
Farooq Shaik:
Also from Hyderabad, Farooq moved to the US three years ago to pursue a Master’s degree. He had recently completed his studies and was living in Bentonville, Arkansas.
His father, Masthan Vali, is a retired private employee, currently residing in BHEL, Hyderabad. Farooq’s sister, also residing in the US, is handling the situation.
Lokesh Palacharla:
Lokesh was traveling to Bentonville to meet his wife. Further personal details about him were not mentioned in the report.
Darshini Vasudevan:
Darshini, from Tamil Nadu, was a Master’s degree graduate from the University of Texas. She had been living in Frisco, Texas, for the past three years. Darshini was on her way to visit her uncle when the tragedy occurred.
Her father had earlier sought help from External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to locate her after losing contact.
The tragic accident has left the victims’ families devastated, as they await the confirmation of their loved ones’ identities through forensic methods. The loss of these young lives has sent shockwaves through the Indian community both in the US and back home.
This incident highlights the dangers of road travel and serves as a somber reminder of the unpredictability of life.
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