Nashik: A 50-year-old pedestrian crossing the Ambad link road near Lords Bakery was killed after he was hit by a two-wheeler on Sunday.The, victim identified as Ravindra Kasar, was a resident of Vanashree Colony, Ambad, was crossing the road on Sunday at 7pm when the incident occurred. According to Ambad police, a case of causing death due to negligent driving was registered against the accused who is unidentified.Witnesses said that scooter rider was riving at high speed and he lost the control over the vehicle after he saw the person crossing the road. He knocked the person down and fell down from his scooter.As the locals rushed to help the person, the accused gathered his scooter and fled the scene. The victim was immediately taken to a local hospital and then was transferred to a private hospital where he was being treated for the head and chest injury. Kasar died on Monday while being treated and hence the case registered against the accused.We also published the following articles recentlyTruck hits scooter, man diesA man died and another was injured when their scooter was struck by a vehicle in Rajouri Garden, Delhi. The accident occurred when a truck collided with the scooter, causing the victims to be thrown into the air. Unfortunately, one of them was run over by the trucks wheels.Personal vehicles cross 70L mark in Greater HyderabadThe vehicular population in Greater Hyderabad has exceeded 70 lakh, with over 56.9 lakh two-wheelers and 14.1 lakh four-wheelers. The number of cars has increased rapidly in recent years, from 9.20 lakh in 2017 to 14.1 lakh in 2023, and is expected to reach 15 lakh soon. The number of two-wheelers has also seen a significant rise, from 39.54 lakh in 2017 to 56.9 lakh in 2023. Hyderabad now has a total of 77.4 lakh registered vehicles, making it the fifth-largest in terms of vehicular population among major cities in India.Ola responds to Pune fire incident in S1 Pro scooter: Investigation results sharedVideos of an Ola S1 Pro scooter catching fire in Pune have raised concerns about the safety of electric scooters. The incident was caused by aftermarket parts that led to a short circuit. Ola Electric has urged customers to only use genuine spare parts and accessories from authorized service centers to avoid potential breakdowns or fire hazards. Interference with an electric scooters electrical systems can lead to malfunctions in the entire drivetrain, including the battery pack and electric motor.

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