One Dead, One Injured as Minor's Car Hits Two Pedestrians in Nalasopara East
A woman died and another was seriously injured after an uncontrolled car allegedly driven by a minor ran over them in the Central Park area of Nalasopara East on Wednesday afternoon.
The incident occurred at around 4:30 pm under the jurisdiction of the Tulinj Police Station while the victims were walking home from work. The deceased has been identified as Shreya Shrikant Misal, a resident of Central Park in Nalasopara East, who was walking alongside her friend Pragati More.
According to preliminary information, a car bearing registration number MH 48 CT 6433 lost control and hit both women on the road. The minor boy behind the wheel reportedly fled the scene with the vehicle immediately following the collision.
Passersby rushed both injured women to a nearby hospital. Medical staff declared Misal dead upon preliminary examination, while More was admitted for treatment of severe injuries.
The fatal collision sparked anger in the neighbourhood, leading local residents to gather and surround the Tulinj Police Station to demand the immediate apprehension of the driver.
Officers from the Tulinj Police Station visited the accident site, conducted a spot panchnama, and sent Misal's body for a post-mortem examination. Police have since registered a First Information Report (FIR) and taken three individuals into custody, including the minor driver, the car owner, and one other person. Further investigation into the incident remains underway.
