Pune: 20-Year-Old Woman Dies, Father Injured After Dumper Runs Over Near Hinjawadi
Hinjawadi, 17th November 2025: A 20-year-old woman died in a road accident involving a dumper truck near the Life Republic township on Monday afternoon. She was riding pillion on a two-wheeler driven by her father, who survived with injuries, police said.
The victim has been identified as Tanvi Sakhare, a resident of Hinjawadi. Her father, Siddheshwar Sakhare, was treated for injuries and is reported to be in stable condition.
Senior Police Inspector Balaji Pandhare of Hinjawadi Police Station said the crash occurred at around 1.30 pm, outside the restricted hours for heavy-vehicle movement within the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police Commissionerate. Heavy vehicles are not permitted on internal roads between 8 am and 12 pm, and again from 4 pm to 10 pm.
“We were alerted immediately and dispatched a team to the spot,” Pandhare said. “The dumper driver fled after the accident. A case will be registered under Section 106 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for causing death by negligence, and further inquiries are underway.”
Explaining the initial findings, Pandhare added, “Witnesses told us that the two-wheeler and the dumper were moving side by side. The motorcycle reportedly lost balance. The rider fell on one side, while the young woman fell towards the truck. The rear wheels of the dumper ran over her, leading to her death on the spot. We are still verifying the sequence of events and will take necessary action based on evidence.”
The family has said that Tanvi’s last rites will be held at the Hinjawadi crematorium on Monday evening.
