Ahmedabad hit-and-run: Speeding Fortuner runs over family of 3 sleeping on footpath; woman dies

AHMEDABAD: A woman was killed and two others were seriously injured after a speeding Toyota Fortuner ran over a family sleeping on a footpath near Devashya School in Nikol. The driver abandoned the SUV and fled, but was later caught by police.A beer can was found inside the vehicle, registered in the name of Viral Chaudhary, a resident of Mansa. Police have not disclosed the identity of the driver.The three victims were taken to a hospital, where the woman succumbed to her injuries.DCP (Traffic-East) Naresh Kanjharia said, “We are checking whether the driver had consumed intoxicants.”Police have registered an offence against the driver.Residents said speeding and late-night racing were frequent in the area and alleged that police had failed to curb the menace. They also claimed that liquor was sold openly in the locality, but police rarely acted against those involved.Inspector SI Sumra of the I Division traffic police, under whose jurisdiction the accident occurred, could not be reached for comment despite repeated attempts.The accident comes amid concerns over drunk driving in the city. In Sept, police constable Gaurang Baldevbhai Dave, posted at the Naroda police station, was arrested after his SUV allegedly rammed a scooter near Sapteshwar Mahadev Temple in Chandkheda.The collision seriously injured a pharmacist and his 15-year-old niece. Dave was accused of driving under the influence of alcohol.In March, a 22-year-old driver allegedly under the influence of alcohol rammed his speeding car into a taxi and another parked car near Vastrapur lake, injuring two people.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Ahmedabad | Silver Rate in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad | Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Petrol Price in Ahmedabad | Diesel Price in Ahmedabad | CNG Price in Ahmedabad | LPG Price in AhmedabadStay updated with the latest Ahmedabad news. Download the TOI App.