An unidentified pedestrian was killed in an accident on State Highway 44 near the Medchal Checkpost on Thursday (January 1, 2025) afternoon.
The accident was reported around 12:15 a.m. at a gas station on the road, when a speeding vehicle hit a man in his 50s while crossing the road. The driver fled the scene without stopping.
The victim suffered severe head injuries and died on the spot. Medchal police said preliminary investigation revealed that the deceased earned his livelihood by collecting waste in the area.
A case has been registered and efforts are underway to identify the victim and the vehicle involved.
Published – 01 Jan 2026 20:56 IST
