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Crime
Speeding Car Kills 50-Year-Old Trader in Ahmedabad Hit‑and‑Run
✍️ Gujarat Samachar
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 07:03 PM
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A speeding car struck a scooter in Ahmedabad, killing a 50‑year‑old trader in a hit‑and‑run incident, reports Gujarat Samachar.
Ahmedabad police are investigating a fatal hit‑and‑run that occurred when a speeding car collided with a scooter, killing a 50‑year‑old trader. The incident was reported by Gujarat Samachar, which confirmed that the victim was a local trader. Authorities have launched a probe to identify the driver and ascertain the circumstances that led to the crash. Preliminary reports indicate the car was traveling at high speed at the time of impact. The investigation remains ongoing as officials seek witnesses and any available CCTV footage.
The deceased was identified as a 50‑year‑old trader, though his name has not been released pending family notification. The scooter rider was also injured and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Police have appealed to the public for information that could help locate the vehicle involved.
The incident adds to growing concerns over reckless driving in the city, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of traffic rules. Officials reiterated that hit‑and‑run offenses are punishable under the Indian Penal Code and the Motor Vehicles Act.
The deceased was identified as a 50‑year‑old trader, though his name has not been released pending family notification. The scooter rider was also injured and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Police have appealed to the public for information that could help locate the vehicle involved.
The incident adds to growing concerns over reckless driving in the city, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of traffic rules. Officials reiterated that hit‑and‑run offenses are punishable under the Indian Penal Code and the Motor Vehicles Act.