A 75-year-old resident of Vastrapur in Ahmedabad succumbed to injuries four days after being allegedly knocked down by an unidentified vehicle near Vastrapur Lake. The driver fled the scene without providing assistance, according to police.
Details of the Incident
The deceased, Harivadan Trivedi, sustained severe head injuries in the accident that occurred on the morning of May 27. His son, Bhargav Trivedi, aged 50, lodged a complaint with the A-Division traffic police, seeking action against the unknown driver.
According to the First Information Report (FIR), Harivadan resided at Sundarvan Bungalows in Vastrapur with his wife. On May 27, he left home on his Activa scooter to withdraw cash from an ATM near Vastrapur Lake.
Police stated that after withdrawing money, Harivadan was returning home around 8:45 a.m. when an unidentified vehicle allegedly struck his scooter on the stretch between Kalupur Bank and Sundarvan Bungalows. Despite injuries to his head, left eye, and leg, he managed to reach home. Family members were unaware of the accident at that time.
Medical Emergency and Death
Later that day, around 11:30 a.m., he reportedly lost consciousness at home. His daughter informed his son, after which he was rushed to Zydus Hospital in an ambulance. Doctors found that he had suffered a brain hemorrhage. He underwent surgery on May 28 and remained under intensive care. However, despite treatment, he died at 12:32 a.m. on Sunday.
In his complaint, Bhargav stated that the vehicle involved remains unidentified as his father could not share any details before losing consciousness.
Police Investigation
The traffic police registered a case against the unknown driver for causing death by negligent driving and fleeing the scene. Authorities have begun scanning CCTV footage from the Vastrapur Lake area and nearby roads to identify the vehicle responsible for the fatal hit-and-run.
