Two Indian students from Telangana killed in head-on collision in Arizona

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New Delhi: According to police, two Indian students died in a head-on collision near Lake Pleasant in Arizona in the United States. The victims, both from Telangana, have been identified as Nivesh Mukka and Gautam Parsi, both 19 years old. He was enrolled at Arizona State University to study computer science engineering.

According to the report of news agency PTI, the collision occurred on April 20 at around 6.18 pm. Mukka and Parsi died on the spot.

The collision involved a white 2024 Kia ​​Forte, in which the victim was a passenger, and a red 2022 Ford F150.

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The driver of the Kia suffered serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital, but was later released. The driver of the Ford F150, who was the only occupant of the vehicle, was also hospitalized with serious injuries, but based on a police statement, PTI reported that he has been released.

Following the accident, the area was closed for several hours as authorities investigated. Normal traffic resumed on Sunday morning. The cause of the collision is still under investigation.

The Peoria Police Department expressed condolences, saying, “Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and everyone who provided assistance during this tragic incident.”

In response to the incident, Arizona State University’s International Student and Scholar Center is collaborating with the Dean of Students, Counseling Services and housing representatives to identify and support fellow students, friends and roommates of the victims.

Both of Mukka’s parents are doctors. Both families have reportedly sought help from the Indian government to bring back their bodies.

This incident has come to light in the wake of serial deaths of Indian students in America. Nearly a dozen student deaths were recorded in the first four months of this year. These deaths add to the number of Indian students killed in recent months.