Mumbai Hit-And-Run: 63-Year-Old Woman Killed, Man Injured After Speeding Truck Rams Scooter Near Kirti College; Driver Arrested

Mumbai: A 63-year-old woman was killed and another man injured in a hit-and-run accident near Kirti College, Veer Savarkar Marg, Dadar on August 1.

The incident occurred between 10:40 am and 11:00 AM, and an FIR was registered the same day under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Motor Vehicles Act. Truck driver Ramkumar Yadav (55) detained by Dadar Police.

Victims Were Riding Scooter From Bandra to Prabhadevi

According to police, the deceased, identified as Vanita Vijay Kanekar, and the injured, Ajit Yadav (39), both residents of Bandra (West), were traveling on a scooter (registration number MH08BF2601) from Bandra towards Prabhadevi via Veer Savarkar Marg. Vanita was working as Housemaid in Doctor's Home at Prabhadevi.

At Gulmohar Wadi, in front of Kirti College, a truck (registration number MH03DV4925) rammed into their scooter from behind. Police said the truck driver was allegedly driving rashly and negligently. The impact caused severe injuries to Yadav’s right leg, while Vanita Kanekar sustained critical pelvic injuries and died on the spot.

Driver Ramkumar Yadav Fled Scene, Now Detained

Shockingly, the truck driver fled the scene without providing any medical assistance. A case was registered under Sections 106(1) (causing death by negligence), 281 (rash driving), 125(a) of BNS and 134(b), 184 of the Motor Vehicles Act.

The accused driver Ramkumar Yadav has since been taken into custody. Investigations are underway to determine further details and ascertain whether proper vehicle fitness and license records were maintained.