Nashik: A 25-year-old man died after being struck by an unidentified vehicle in a hit-and-run accident on the Nashik-Mumbai highway flyover, between Indiranagar and Bali Mandir, the police said. The victim, identified as Premraj Badgujar, a resident of Hanuman Nagar in Adgaon, succumbed to his injuries on Monday after sustaining severe head trauma in the crash.
Details of the Accident
The incident occurred around noon on May 7 near the Prakash petrol pump while Badgujar was riding his scooter from Pathardi Phata towards Dwarka. A speeding vehicle allegedly hit him from behind and fled the scene, leaving him critically injured. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but could not survive due to the severity of the head injuries.
Police Investigation
Following a complaint lodged by his uncle, Hiralal Badgujar, the Adgaon police have registered a case against an unknown driver and launched a search for the vehicle. Investigators are currently scanning CCTV footage from nearby locations to identify the vehicle and trace the accused. Efforts are underway to gather evidence and apprehend the culprit.
Concerns Over Road Safety
The police stated that the accident has once again raised concerns about safety on elevated corridors in the city. They have issued a fresh appeal urging motorists to strictly follow traffic rules, especially on flyovers. The Nashik police also indicated that surveillance and enforcement on the stretch will be intensified to prevent such incidents in the future.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist in the investigation. Meanwhile, the family of the deceased is grieving the loss, and the community has called for stricter measures to ensure road safety.
