St. Louis (US) / Hyderabad:
A 31-year-old Indian woman hailing from Telangana died in a road accident in the US state of Missouri early Sunday morning. The tragedy has plunged her family and relatives back home into deep grief.
The victim has been identified as Daram Supriya, a native of Maripeda mandal in Mahabubabad district, Telangana.
Incident Details
- Rear-End Collision by Truck: According to preliminary reports, Supriya was heading home in a car alongside a female friend after completing her shift at a restaurant in St. Louis. Around 2:20 AM on Sunday, a speeding truck rammed into their vehicle from behind.
- Fatal Impact: Supriya suffered fatal injuries and died on the spot.
- Another Indian National Injured: A fellow passenger in the vehicle, an Indian woman from Kodad in Telangana, sustained severe injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency medical care.
Family Background
Supriya had married Kodumuri Ranjith, a software engineer, roughly five years ago. The couple resided in Missouri and has a two-and-a-half-year-old son.
Appeal for Repatriation
Following the news of her sudden demise, Supriya's father, Daram Srinivas, along with her in-laws, appealed to the Telangana state government and the Ministry of External Affairs for urgent assistance to facilitate the repatriation of her mortal remains to India to perform the final rites. Further details regarding the investigation by local US authorities and the condition of the injured passenger are awaited.
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