Nagpur: A speeding car caused a fatal accident near Chakki Khapa Road, New RTO Check Post, under the jurisdiction of Koradi Police Station on Wednesday, January 22. The incident, which occurred between 1:45 p.m. and 2:15 p.m., resulted in the death of one individual and left two others seriously injured.

The deceased, identified as Parmeshwar Thakre (55), was riding pillion on a Splendor motorcycle (MH 31 BT 3705) along with two friends, Dilip Bhoyar and Narendra Tidke, all residents of Ward No. 1, Bailwada Road, Gumthala. A Duster car (MH 40 AC 1494), driven recklessly and at high speed, rammed into their motorcycle and fled the scene.

The injured were rushed to Mayo Hospital for treatment, where doctors declared Parmeshwar Thakre dead on arrival. Dilip Bhoyar is receiving medical care, while Narendra Tidke remains in critical condition.

Based on a complaint by Nishchal Sheshrao Thakre (45), a case has been registered against the car driver under Sections 106, 281, 125(b) of the BNS, along with Sections 134, 184, and 187 of the Motor Vehicles Act.

Efforts are ongoing to trace the absconding driver.