Hit-and-Run in Charholi Claims Biker’s Life
Unknown driver flees after rear-ending two-wheeler; Alandi police register case
Pimpri-Chinchwad : A 44-year-old motorcyclist died after an unidentified vehicle allegedly rammed his two-wheeler from behind and fled the scene in Charholi Khurd, near Alandi, on October 21.
The accident occurred around noon on the road opposite Plumeria Marriage Hall, within the limits of Charholi Khurd village.
The deceased has been identified as Ankush Janardan Pandhare, 44, a resident of Padmavati Road in Alandi, Pune district. He was riding a Hero Splendor motorcycle (MH 14 GL 0805) from PCS Chowk towards Dabhade Sarkar Chowk when the incident took place.
According to the complaint filed by his brother, Kiran Bhagwat Pandhare, the unidentified driver allegedly drove at high speed and in a negligent manner before hitting the motorcycle from behind.
Ankush sustained serious injuries to his head, right hand, ear and abdomen. He subsequently died from the injuries. The driver allegedly fled without stopping at the accident site.
Alandi police have registered a case under Sections 106 and 281 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with relevant provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, including Sections 184, 119/177 and 132(1)(c).
Assistant Police Inspector Wagh is conducting further investigations to trace the unidentified driver.
