Senior Citizen on Morning Walk Killed by Speeding SUV in Nagpur

A morning walk turned fatal for a senior citizen in Nagpur after a speeding SUV hit him near the Japanese Garden on Sunday morning. The deceased has been identified as Kailash Sondia, a resident of Awasthi Chowk. According to eyewitness accounts, three vehicles were reportedly speeding in the area when one of them-a Toyota Innova-lost control and struck Sondia, killing him on the spot. While two of the vehicles sped away from the scene immediately following the impact, police managed to arrive promptly to begin their investigation. Palnadu Road Accident: 7 Killed, 9 Injured in Bus-Auto Collision in Andhra Pradesh.

Local authorities reached the crash site shortly after being alerted by bystanders. Police officials have taken two individuals into custody for questioning and found another occupant trapped inside the vehicle. Investigators are currently examining whether the drivers were involved in street racing or driving under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident. Kerala Accident Video: 35 Injured, 4 Critical As Bus Attempting To Save Biker Overturns.

The vicinity around Japanese Garden is a prominent spot for early-morning walkers and joggers in Nagpur. The fatal accident has sparked significant concern among local residents regarding reckless driving and high-speed vehicular movement in recreational and residential areas during early morning hours. A formal case is being registered, and police are reviewing nearby surveillance camera footage to trace the sequence of events leading up to the crash and identify any other fleeing vehicles.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 30, 2026 07:50 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).