MUMBAI: A 76-year-old man is battling for his life after being struck by a speeding scooter in a hit-and-run incident in Mumbai’s Goregaon West area, Mumbai Police said on Friday.
According to information from Mumbai Police, the incident took place on March 22 at around 6.40 p.m. on MG Road. The victim, identified as Babulal Chopra, was crossing the road when he was hit by a speeding scooter. The rider fled the scene immediately after the collision, leaving the elderly man severely injured.
Chopra was rushed to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital by his family members. Doctors treating him said his condition remains critical due to severe head injuries and significant blood loss. Medical teams are continuing intensive treatment as his condition remains extremely fragile.
Police have registered a case against an unidentified accused and launched a manhunt to trace the accused. Officials are scanning CCTV footage from the area to identify the vehicle and the rider involved in the incident.