Pune: Four Killed in Separate Road Accidents Over Two Days; Hit-and-Run Cases Reported
Pune witnessed a harrowing 48 hours as four individuals lost their lives in separate road accidents across the city. Authorities reported hit-and-run incidents and negligent driving, prompting urgent appeals for road safety.
Motorcyclist Killed in Tempo Collision on Pune-Satara Road
Vijay Relekar, a motorcycle rider, died after colliding with a speeding tempo near the Swami Vivekananda statue in Padmavati late Wednesday. The tempo driver fled the scene. A complaint by Relekar’s brother, Ganesh, was lodged at Sahakar Nagar police station. Police Sub-Inspector Fakir is investigating.
Senior Citizen Dies in Car Crash at Phadke Chowk
Roopchand Sadashiv Ghone (80) from Parvati succumbed to injuries after a speeding car struck his motorcycle at Phadke Chowk on Wednesday. He died before receiving treatment. His son, Chandrashekhar Ghone, filed a complaint at Parvati police station. Police Sub-Inspector Ismail Sheikh is probing the hit-and-run case.
Young Motorcyclist Dies in Crash on Mumbai-Bengaluru Bypass
Shubham Shukla (36) of Baner-Sus Road died early Thursday after his motorcycle crashed into a negligently parked bus near the Wadgaon flyover. Bus driver Digambar Shinde (32) faces charges. Sinhagad Road police station’s Sub-Inspector Sagar Pawar is leading the investigation.
Pedestrian Fatally Hit by Vehicle in Wagholi
Vitthal Balaji Jamdade (46) of Wagholi was killed in a collision on Nagar Road. His wife, Seema Jamdade, lodged a complaint at Wagholi police station. Police Sub-Inspector Manoj Bagal is investigating the hit-and-run incident.
Authorities urged motorists to adhere to traffic rules and drive cautiously. Investigations into all cases continue.
