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Indian Student’s Body En Route to Hyderabad After Fatal Texas Hit-and-Run

V Deepthi, a University of North Texas student, succumbed to injuries days after a hit-and-run incident; Telugu associations are aiding in repatriation efforts.

The accident, which claimed Deepthi's life, took place in Texas's Denton
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Overview

  • V Deepthi, a 24-year-old student from Andhra Pradesh, was fatally injured in a hit-and-run in Denton, Texas, on April 12, 2025.
  • Deepthi succumbed to severe head injuries on April 15, while her friend Snigdha, also injured, is now in stable condition after surgery.
  • Deepthi was weeks away from graduating with a Master’s degree, a milestone her family had planned to attend in the United States.
  • Her grieving family, who sold farmland to fund her education, is preparing to receive her body in Hyderabad on Monday.
  • Telugu community organizations in the United States are assisting with legal and logistical arrangements for the repatriation of her remains.