Thane: A 42-year-old cyclist was killed after being hit by a car driven by a 17-year-old boy in Kalyan, in Thane district. The incident, which took place on Tuesday evening, has sparked public outrage following the release of details about the accused's actions.
The victim was identified as Shrinivas Tandle, a well-known member of the local business community and connected to one of Kalyan’s oldest cloth stores. According to police, the accident occurred on an under-construction segment of the Kalyan Ring Road, next to the Ulhas River, which was reportedly not yet open to traffic.
CCTV Shows Speeding Crash That Killed Cyclist On The Spot
CCTV footage from the scene shows a speeding car, reportedly a Hyundai i20, crashing into Tandle’s bicycle. The force of the impact was so great that he was thrown several meters into the air before landing on a pedestrian walkway, leading to his immediate death.
Police investigations revealed that the car involved is registered to the accused’s mother, who has also been implicated in the case. Officials are looking into whether the parents acted carelessly by allowing the juvenile to drive the vehicle.
Accused Calls It 'Little Accident'
After the incident, the accused allegedly fled the scene and later posted on social media, calling the crash a 'little accident,' which further fueled public anger.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Atul Zende confirmed that the suspect is a juvenile and is currently on the run. “We have located the vehicle and are investigating the role of the parents. Legal action will be taken,” he stated.
Tandle Had Purchased Cycle Just A Day Ago
Family members of the deceased noted that Tandle had bought the bicycle just a day before the incident to help improve his fitness. “He had recently gained some weight and wanted to start cycling in the evenings,” said his brother, Ganesh Tandle, as quoted by Hindustan Times.
Police have begun a thorough investigation into the case, which includes reviewing CCTV footage and tracking the accused. Further actions are anticipated as authorities continue their inquiry.
Senior Police Inspector Amarnath Waghmode of Khadakpada Police Station stated that on March 24 at around 8 pm, a cyclist, Srinivas Tandade (approximately 40 years old), was hit by a car near Saxena Lounge on New Gandhari Road while he was exercising. The vehicle was being driven by a juvenile.
A case of hit-and-run involving rash and negligent driving has been registered. The victim later died from his injuries. Police have seized the car, which is registered in the name of the juvenile’s mother, and she has also been named as an accused in the case. The juvenile has been presented before the Juvenile Justice Board. According to police, he is a student who recently passed Class 11. Further investigation is underway.
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