4-year-old boy run over by speeding car in Mumbai, teen driver arrested
The driver, Bhushan Gole, has been arrested, with police stating he was not under the influence of alcohol. The child’s family lived on a footpath in the area.
A four-year-old boy was killed in Mumbai after being hit by a speeding car, which officials said was being driven by a 19-year-old. The incident occurred in Wadala area, and the child was knocked down when he was playing on the road, police said.
Mumbai, India. Dec 21, 2024: A 3 -year-old boy lost his life after a car hit him near Wadala depot in Wadala, Mumbai. Mumbai, India. Dec 24, 2024. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Hindustan Times)
{{^htLoading}} {{/htLoading}}
Bhushan Gole, the accused was reversing his Hyundai Creta. The driver didn't flee the spot and has been arrested, police said.
"Prima facie, the driver was not under the influence of alcohol," a police official told news agency PTI.
The driver was arrested under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) and further investigation is underway.
The family of the four-year-old lives on a footpath in the area, and his father is a worker.
Deadly Kurla bus crash
The tragic accident comes in the wake of another deadly road incident in Mumbai earlier this month. On December 9, a driver of a civic-run electric bus, operated by the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking, lost control of the vehicle, causing a devastating crash in Kurla. The crash killed seven people, injured 42 others, and damaged more than 20 vehicles. The incident was captured on CCTV and has heightened concerns about road safety in the city.
{{^htLoading}} {{/htLoading}}
{{^usCountry}}
Police arrested the driver Sanjay More and charged him with culpable homicide not amounting to murder.
Concerns over road safety in Maharashtra
{{/usCountry}}
{{#usCountry}}
Police arrested the driver Sanjay More and charged him with culpable homicide not amounting to murder.
Concerns over road safety in Maharashtra
{{/usCountry}}
According to a recent report by the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Maharashtra is among the states with the highest number of road accidents in India. Between 2018 and 2022, the state recorded 66,370 road accident deaths, ranking third after Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
Speaking during the Parliament winter session, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said that 1,78,000 lives are claimed by road accidents every year and 60 per cent of the victims are in the age group of 18-34 years.
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.
Get the latest India News, breaking headlines and real-time updates from across the country. Stay informed about politics, government policies, crime, weather and major national developments.
Get the latest India News, breaking headlines and real-time updates from across the country. Stay informed about politics, government policies, crime, weather and major national developments.
Home/India News/4-year-old boy run over by speeding car in Mumbai, teen driver arrested
{{^htLoading}}
Advertisement
{{/htLoading}}
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
{{#usCountry}}{{/usCountry}}
Hindustantimes wants to start sending you push notifications. Click allow to subscribe
