Fatal Hit-and-Run on Market Yard-Gultekdi Flyover in Pune

Swargate, 4th February 2025: A motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run accident on the Market Yard-Gultekdi flyover in Pune. Swargate police have registered a case against the fleeing motorcyclist responsible for the collision.
The deceased has been identified as Nelson Paul D’Souza (50), a resident of Kasarwadi. The victim’s son, Gaurish (19), filed a complaint at the Swargate Police Station, leading to the case registration against the unidentified motorcyclist.
According to police reports, the incident occurred on 31st January at around 4 PM when D’Souza was traveling on the Market Yard-Gultekdi flyover. A speeding motorcycle collided with D’Souza’s vehicle, causing severe head injuries to the victim. The offending rider fled the scene immediately after the accident.
D’Souza was rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment but succumbed to his injuries during the course of medical care.
Senior Police Inspector Yuvraj Nandre of Swargate Police Station visited the accident site. Police Sub-Inspector Shailesh Alate is currently investigating the case.