A woman was killed in a hit-and-run accident near Majiwada junction in Thane on Friday evening while attempting to cross the busy Mumbai–Nashik highway. The police identified the victim as a 45-year-old housekeeping staff member at a nearby residential complex, who was on her way home to Mumbra.
Incident Details
Initial investigations suggest that the woman crossed to the Nashik-bound side of the eight-lane highway to find transport but misjudged the speed of oncoming traffic. She was struck by a tempo, and the driver fled the scene immediately after the collision.
The woman was rushed to the Kalwa government hospital but was declared dead on arrival, confirmed Manjusha Bhongale, senior inspector at the Kapurbawdi police station. The police have launched a probe and are likely to book the absconding driver under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and Motor Vehicles Act.
Safety Concerns Raised by Residents
Residents have raised concerns over the lack of safe pedestrian crossings on the stretch, which is currently undergoing expansion. With parts of the road barricaded due to construction, locals claim that pedestrians are forced to take risks while crossing. They warn that accidents may rise further once the highway is widened to 12 lanes, as the project progresses.
This incident highlights the urgent need for pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, including foot overbridges and signalized crossings, on high-speed corridors. The police have urged commuters to exercise caution and are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the fleeing driver.
