A 52-year-old man who was out for a morning walk died after being hit by an unknown vehicle. The incident took place on Monday at around 5.30 am in the limits of MIDC police station.
The person who died in the accident has been identified as Laxman Kisanrao Dhage (52). He had gone for a morning walk at 5.30 am.
Near Matoshree Kamanapure Vidyalaya, an unknown driver drove the vehicle in his possession at high speed, recklessly hit Lakshman and ran away. He was seriously injured. When he was taken to the medical centre for treatment, the doctor declared him brought dead.
MIDC Police has started an investigation by registering a case under section 304 (a), 279, sub-section 134, 177 against the unknown vehicle driver.