Man Dies in Mumbai Hit-and-Run by Speeding BMW

Details of the Tragic Incident

In a tragic hit-and-run incident on July 20, Vinod Laad, a 28-year-old resident of Mumbai, was fatally injured after being hit by a speeding BMW in the Worli area. The victim was on his way home when his two-wheeler was struck from behind by the car, driven by Kiran Indulkar. Unfortunately, Vinod succumbed to his injuries a week later, on July 27.

The accused, Kiran Indulkar, fled the scene immediately after the accident, leaving Vinod in critical condition. Locals who witnessed the incident rushed the injured man to a nearby hospital. Despite receiving immediate medical attention, Vinod could not survive the severe injuries sustained in the crash.

Previous Hit-and-Run Cases in Mumbai

This incident marks the third hit-and-run case in Mumbai within a month, highlighting a worrying trend of reckless driving in the city. Earlier, on July 7, a woman tragically lost her life, and her husband was injured when their scooter was hit by a BMW driven by Mihir Shah, the son of Shiv Sena leader Rajesh Shah, also in Worli. Additionally, on July 22, a speeding Audi caused an accident involving two auto-rickshaws, resulting in injuries to both drivers and passengers.

Authorities have registered a case against Kiran Indulkar, and he has been arrested. The city police are intensifying their efforts to curb such incidents and ensure safer roads for all.