A 12-year-old boy and his mother, Jivuben (38), were injured in a hit-and-run accident on New Science City Road of Ahmedabad late night on September 14. The family was out for a walk when an unidentified car struck both mother and son and fled the scene.
Pratiraj Singh, Jivuben’s husband, lodged a complaint with the Traffic A Division police station shortly after the incident. The police have registered a case and are actively investigating the matter.
P B Zala, Police Inspector at the Traffic A Division, confirmed the developments in the case. He told, “We have registered a case in the matter and further investigation is ongoing. Right now, both victims are undergoing treatment.”
According to Singh, his wife and son were walking near Science City Road when the speeding car hit them. After the incident, the driver fled the scene, leaving the victims injured on the road.
Both Jivuben and her son were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment, where they are currently being monitored for their injuries.
The police are reviewing CCTV footage from the area and appealing to any witnesses to come forward.