Archive · 21 May 2025
Drunk Auto Driver Arrested After Fatal Pedestrian Knockdown
A pedestrian was killed after being hit by an auto-rickshaw.
The incident happened near Khadakwasla Dam.
The driver was drunk and lost control of the vehicle, hitting the pedestrian from behind.
The pedestrian was taken to the hospital but died.
The driver was arrested and later released by the police after tests confirmed alcohol consumption.
An auto-rickshaw driver hit and killed a pedestrian near Khadakwasla Dam.
The incident occurred around 5:30 PM on May 10.
The pedestrian was walking on Sinhagad Road when struck.
Tests confirmed the driver was intoxicated.
The driver was arrested and later released.
- Who
- Santosh Madhav Mate (deceased) and an unnamed auto driver
- What
- An auto-rickshaw hit and killed a pedestrian
- When
- Around 5:30 PM on May 10
- Where
- Near Khadakwasla Dam, Pune
- Why
- The auto driver was driving under the influence of alcohol
- Victim
- Santosh Madhav Mate (47)
- Location
- Near Khadakwasla Dam, Sinhagad Road
- Time
- Around 5:30 PM, May 10
- Incident
- Auto-rickshaw hit pedestrian
- Cause
- Drunk driving
- Outcome
- Pedestrian died, driver arrested
