Fatal hit-and-run on Sola bridge: woman rider killed, investigation underway

A tragic road accident claimed the life of a 30-year-old woman on Tuesday evening when an unidentified two-wheeler rider rammed into her on the Sola overbridge and fled the scene.

The deceased, identified as Sagufa R Khunkhar, a resident of Khokhra near Raichand Gate in Ahmedabad, was riding her Activa scooter at approximately 6.30 pm when the incident occurred. Eyewitnesses reported that an unidentified rider struck her vehicle and immediately absconded without offering assistance.

Passers-by rushed the severely injured woman to a nearby hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries during treatment.

Police officials have registered a case of hit-and-run and initiated further investigation. CCTV footage from the area is being reviewed to identify the absconding rider.

Authorities have appealed to the public to come forward with any information related to the incident.