Fitness and cycling enthusiasts in Ahmedabad must remain vigilant as the growing menace of reckless driving on city roads poses significant risks to their safety. On Saturday, a male doctor and a woman associated with a cyclist group called ‘Pedalers’ were cycling on the Gujarat High Court Overbridge towards Gota when a speeding SUV driver hit them and fled.

Dr Anish Tiwari, a resident of Prernatirth Derasar Road and Krishna Shukla, a resident of Bodakdev were hit by a speeding SUV. The driver fled the scene leaving both the cyclists seriously injured. They were shifted to the hospital.

A complaint was registered at SG Highway-1 Traffic Police Station, and the police have started an investigation based on CCTV footage. The police are trying to find the registration number of the car.

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