Indian-origin techie run over by a car in Florida

Seen with his family in the picture, Mariappan Subramanian, a 32-year-old Indian employee of HCL Technologies, died on the spot after being hit by a car at a pedestrian crossing in Tampa Florida on May 15.

TAMPA, FL (TIP): Mariappan Subramanian, a 32-year-old Indian employee of HCL Technologies, died on the spot after being hit by a car at a pedestrian crossing in Tampa Florida.
Subramanian, who worked as a Test Lead with HCL Technologies, was hit by a car around 7:30 pm EST on Monday, May 15, at a pedestrian crossing in Hillsborough County.
“Though Mari had the right of the way, the car driver apparently, jumped the red light from what we came to know,” a GoFundMe page started by his friends said.
Subramanian is survived by his wife and their four-year-old son who are living in India. He had recently relocated from Jacksonville to Tampa. “We are initiating this fundraiser on behalf of Mrs. Mariappan and seeking your generous support,” the fund organizers said assuring “Your contributions will entirely go to the surviving family. We hope that this will make a positive difference in their future.”
“We are deeply saddened to inform you that our dear friend and colleague Mariappan Subramanian died in a tragic road accident in Hillsborough County, Tampa, FL,” Anand Ramachandran from Fairfield Connecticut said on the fundraiser page. “The incident happened on Monday 15 May 2023 around 7:30 pm EST. He was hit by a car at a pedestrian crossing. Though Mari had the right of the way, the car driver apparently, jumped the red light from what we came to know.
“Mariappan was 32 and is survived by his wife Krishnu and their 4-year-old son Rithvik who are living in India. Mariappan recently relocated from Jacksonville to Tampa. “We are initiating this fundraiser on behalf of Mrs. Mariappan and seeking your generous support. Your contributions will entirely go to the surviving family. We hope that this will make a positive difference in their future. “Besides that, we are working with the local community groups in Tampa and Jacksonville to send the mortal remains to Mariappan’s family in India.”

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