CRPF Employee Fatally Struck in Hit-and-Run on Pune-Solapur Highway
A tragic incident unfolded in the early hours of Monday when a 34-year-old CRPF employee, Mahadev Nazirkar, was fatally struck by a vehicle on the Pune-Solapur highway near Indapur, approximately 138 kilometers from Pune city. The victim, who was posted in Mumbai, had traveled to his village, Maradewadi in Indapur taluka, by bus to visit his parents.
Details of the Fatal Accident
According to an officer from the Pune Rural police, Nazirkar disembarked from the bus along the Pune-Solapur highway just after midnight on Sunday. His father was waiting for him on the opposite side of the highway. While attempting to cross the road to meet his father, Nazirkar was hit by a vehicle. He sustained severe injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead upon arrival.
The officer stated that the driver of the vehicle did not stop after the collision and fled the scene. Authorities are actively searching for both the driver and the vehicle involved in this hit-and-run incident. The police have launched an investigation to identify the perpetrator and determine the exact circumstances leading to the accident.
Background of the Victim
Mahadev Nazirkar, aged 34, was a dedicated employee of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) stationed in Mumbai. His visit to his hometown was intended as a family reunion, making the tragedy even more poignant for his loved ones. The incident has left the local community and his colleagues in shock, highlighting the dangers faced by pedestrians on busy highways, especially during nighttime hours.
This accident underscores the critical need for improved road safety measures and stricter enforcement of traffic laws on highways to prevent such devastating occurrences in the future.
