Two elderly men lost their lives in separate hit-and-run accidents reported from the eastern part of the city, both while they were out for their morning walks.
In both cases, the victims were struck by speeding two and three-wheeler drivers, who fled the scene immediately after the accidents. Ahmedabad Traffic Police have registered cases in both incidents and have initiated an investigation.
The first incident took place near the BRTS approach at Bapunagar. Vikramsinh Zala (64), a retired resident of Nikol, had stepped out early on Monday morning for his routine walk. While walking inside the railing of the BRTS approach road, he was hit by a speeding motorbike. The biker, unidentified and allegedly riding at high speed, lost control and knocked down Zala, causing him to be flung onto the road. Bystanders rushed him to the hospital, but despite medical attention, he succumbed to his injuries during treatment.
In the second incident, Tejaji Vaghela, a resident of Amraiwadi, had also ventured out for a morning walk on March16. Upon reaching the Rabari Colony Crossroads, he was hit by a speeding auto-rickshaw. The impact threw Vaghela to the ground, leaving him severely injured. The rickshaw driver fled the scene after the accident. Locals present at the spot rushed Vaghela to the hospital, but he succumbed during treatment.
The I-Division Traffic Police have registered offences in both cases and have begun hunt to trace the absconding drivers. Authorities are also checking for CCTV footage in the respective areas to identify the culprits.