64-Year-Old Man Dies in Odhav Hit-and-Run; Two-Wheeler Rider Flees

A 64-year-old man died after an unidentified two-wheeler allegedly rammed into his Activa near National Handloom crossroads in Odhav on September 30. The rider fled the scene after the accident, prompting the I Division Traffic Police to register a case and launch a search for the accused.

The deceased, identified as Babulal Bhadani, lived with his family at The Great Eastern in the Nikol area. According to the complaint filed by his son, Bhadani was returning home from his factory on his Activa around noon on September 30.

Victim Suffered Serious Head Injuries

When Bhadani was crossing the road near National Handloom crossroads in Odhav, an unidentified two-wheeler allegedly approached at high speed and struck his Activa. The impact threw him onto the road, leaving him with serious head injuries.

Local residents rushed to help and informed his family. Bhadani was subsequently taken to a hospital for treatment, but he died while undergoing treatment.

Police Launch Search for Rider

Following the incident, Bhadani’s son lodged a complaint at the I Division Traffic Police Station. Police have registered a case against the unidentified rider and initiated an investigation to trace the vehicle and its driver.

This comes amid Ahmedabad's growing road safety concerns as city roads saw 1,634 fatalities and 3,100+ severe injuries in 6,000+ collisions from 2021-July 2026. High-speed corridors like SG Highway are high-risk zones. Government buses caused 138 deaths, heavy vehicles 270, and private vehicles 1,226, with two-wheelers disproportionately affected. Driver pressure, lack of enforcement, and non-compliance with safety norms are key factors.