Three Fatal Crashes in Pune: Two Riders, Pedestrian Killed
Pune, 12th October 2026: Three people, including two two-wheeler riders and a pedestrian, were killed in separate road accidents in Pune. The crashes occurred on Shankarsheth Road, the Katraj-Kondhwa Road and in Somwar Peth. The drivers of the dumper and truck involved in two of the accidents fled the spot.
Rihan Munir Khan (20), a resident of Ghorpade Peth, died after a speeding dumper hit his two-wheeler on Shankarsheth Road around 1.30 am on October 11. He was travelling from Seven Loves Chowk towards Swargate when the collision occurred. The dumper driver fled after the accident.
Khan’s cousin, Irfan Rahim Shaikh (38), lodged a complaint at Khadak police station. Assistant police inspector Valsang is investigating the case.
Irfan Shaikh (36), a resident of Bhawani Peth, died after being hit by a rickshaw while crossing the road near Narpatgiri Chowk in Somwar Peth.
His brother, Mohsin (33), lodged a complaint at Samarth police station. Assistant sub-inspector Kalel is investigating the case.
Prathamesh Pramod Kunjir (21) died after a speeding truck hit his two-wheeler near Gokulnagar on Katraj-Kondhwa Road around 6.30 pm on October 9.
Arun Chandrakant Borkar (61), a resident of Mangdewadi in Katraj, lodged a complaint at Yewalewadi police station. The truck driver fled after the collision. Police sub-inspector Chaus is investigating the case.
