Pune: Drunk Driver Rams Into Youths Sitting By Roadside In Lonavala; One Dead, One Critically Injured
Lonavala, 1st July 2025: A tragic accident unfolded on Bhushi Dam Road in Lonavala on Sunday (29th June) evening, when a speeding car driven by an intoxicated man struck two young men who were sitting and chatting by the roadside. One of them died on the spot, while the other sustained serious injuries.
The deceased has been identified as Kartik Ulhas Chinchankar (20), a resident of Bhairavnath Nagar in Kusgaon Budruk, Maval. The injured victim is Ayaan Mohammad Shaikh (17) also from the same locality. The accused driver, identified as Tulsiram Rampal Yadav (32), a resident of Antop Hill, Wadala, Mumbai, has been arrested.
The incident occurred around 7:30 pm near the Misty Meadows Hotel when a speeding vehicle (registration number UP 80 DC 9000) veered off the road and ran over the two youths sitting on a roadside ledge. Kartik died instantly due to the impact, while Ayaan was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.
Witnesses to the horrific accident quickly gathered at the scene, and tensions escalated when they discovered that the driver was allegedly drunk. The enraged crowd assaulted the driver and set the vehicle on fire before the police arrived.
Local police reached the scene promptly, brought the situation under control, and transported the injured to the hospital while arresting the accused.
Further investigation is underway.
