Tragic hit-and-run incident in Pune claims life of delivery worker
Pune hit-and-run accident: Prior to the collision with Shaikh’s scooter, the Audi had already struck another two-wheeler, causing three riders to fall and sustain minor injuries.
Pune hit-and-run accident: In a heart-wrenching hit-and-run accident, a 21-year-old food delivery worker tragically lost his life after being struck by a speeding Audi in Pune's Koregaon Park. The police have arrested the driver, Ayush Pradeep Tayal, who faces severe charges.
Fatal collision takes young life
The unfortunate incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Friday, along the road from ABC Farm Chowk to Tadigutta Chowk in Koregaon Park. The victim, identified as Rauf Akbar Shaikh, was returning home on his scooter after completing his final delivery for the night. His life was cut short when an Audi collided with his vehicle, resulting in fatal injuries.
Sequence of events, CCTV footage surfaces
Prior to the collision with Shaikh’s scooter, the Audi had already struck another two-wheeler, causing three riders to fall and sustain minor injuries. According to police reports, the driver fled the scene without offering any assistance to the victims. However, law enforcement swiftly identified the driver, Ayush Pradeep Tayal, using CCTV footage and other evidence. He was apprehended later that morning at his residence in Hadapsar, Pune. Tayal is reportedly managing a family-owned business at the Ranjangaon industrial estate.
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A senior police officer involved in the investigation stated, “The car and both scooters were traveling in the same direction. While attempting to overtake, the car first struck one scooter, causing the riders to fall. The driver did not stop but instead accelerated, hitting Shaikh’s scooter and running him over a few meters ahead.”
Medical response and legal action
After the accident, Shaikh was immediately transported to a private hospital in Hadapsar, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival. The Mundhwa police, led by Senior Inspector Neelkanth Jagtap, have filed charges of culpable homicide not amounting to murder against Tayal, along with additional charges related to rash driving and endangerment.
Authorities also collected a blood sample from Tayal, which has been sent to Sassoon Hospital for an alcohol test to ascertain whether he was under the influence during the incident. He is expected to appear in court today, where further legal proceedings will be initiated. Sections of the Motor Vehicles Act have also been applied in this case, highlighting the seriousness of the charges against him.
This tragic incident has reignited concerns regarding road safety and reckless driving in Pune, particularly in the Koregaon Park area, known for its heavy traffic and frequent accidents
