19-yr-old rams into 4 pedestrians in Powai hit-and-run

E-PaperSubscribeSubscribeEnjoy unlimited accessSubscribe Now! Get features like A 19-year-old car driver was arrested on Sunday evening for allegedly ramming into four pedestrians and fleeing the spot on Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road (JVLR) near Mahatma Phule Nagar in Powai. 19-yr-old rams into 4 pedestrians in Powai hit-and-runThe accused, identified as Vikas Deep Sindhu, later surrendered to the police and was apprehended. Police said Sindhu, a Kharghar resident, was driving a Hyundai Creta at high speed when he allegedly hit the victims and escaped without helping them. No deaths have been reported. The injured have been identified as Manisha Sawant, 45, a resident of Mahatma Phule Nagar, Powai, who was admitted to Sion Hospital; Natha Sopan Pargaonkar, 40; Ammachar Pande, 40; and Dhanush Pande, 13. Videos of the victims circulating on social media show they sustained serious injuries. MSRDC warns motorists against stopping for selfies on Mumbai–Pune missing link According to police, the driver later approached traffic police near Vikhroli Parksite and then surrendered at Powai police station. Sindhu claimed he lost control of the vehicle after a woman suddenly stepped in front of his car and stated that he fled the scene out of fear. Rape-Murder: Maharashtra CM thanks child's dad for calling off stir Police have stated that the FIR is currently in progress. The accused will be booked under sections related to rash driving.