ISLAMABAD: A 61-year-old motorcyclist died in a road accident on Srinagar Highway after allegedly being hit from behind by a speeding car on Sunday.

According to initial reports, the accident involved a Suzuki Cultus that hit the motorcycle from the rear.

The deceased was identified as Jamil Akhtar, son of Mohammad Hussain, a resident of Chontra, Islamabad. Police detained the driver of the car for further investigation and legal proceedings.

The driver of the car, who is a doctor, was returning from Multan when the accident occurred.

The body of the deceased was shifted to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) and the victim’s family was informed.

Published in Dawn, July 27th, 2026

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