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Elderly Man Fatally Struck by Speeding Car in Chandigarh
8 Feb
Summary
- A 66-year-old pedestrian tragically died after a car collision.
- The speeding vehicle's driver fled the accident scene immediately.
- Police are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the hit-and-run driver.
A tragic accident occurred on Friday evening in Chandigarh, resulting in the death of a 66-year-old man. Vijay Kumar Chawla, a resident of Sector 44, was fatally struck by a speeding car on the road dividing Sector 34 and Sector 44. The incident happened as Chawla and his daughter-in-law, Priya, were returning from a walk.
The driver of the car did not stop and fled the scene immediately after hitting Chawla. Emergency services were called, and the victim was transported to GMCH-32. Doctors at the hospital declared him dead upon arrival. Authorities have initiated an investigation into the fatal hit-and-run.
