Chandigarh, December 13, 2024: A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle near Dhanas Lake, with the driver fleeing the scene.
Police from Sector-11 have registered a case against the unidentified driver and initiated an investigation.
Efforts are underway to identify both the deceased and the vehicle involved in the incident.
CCTV footage from cameras around the site is being reviewed to trace the car’s registration number.
According to initial information, the pedestrian was discovered injured and unconscious near a bend at Dhanas Lake. Passersby promptly alerted the police, who rushed the victim to the hospital in Sector-16, where doctors declared him dead on arrival.
The road near Dhanas Lake has reportedly witnessed multiple accidents in the past, many of which have claimed lives, raising concerns about safety in the area. Police continue their efforts to apprehend the driver involved in this hit-and-run.