A 38-year-old tech firm CEO’s morning jog turned tragic after she was hit by a speeding car in Mumbai’s Worli. The woman – identified as Rajalaxmi Ram Krishnan – died on the spot and the driver of the car sustained injuries following the accident, according to police.
Rajalaxmi was the CEO of a technology company and often referred to herself as a fitness freak. She was reportedly part of the jogger’s group from Shivaji Park in Mumbai.
The Worli Police said the incident took place around 6:30 am on Sunday near Worli Dairy on Worli Seaface, just a few meters away from the Worli-Bandra sealink.
According to police, the driver who was identified as a 23-year-old Sumer Merchant had been arrested and that they have launched an investigation into the matter.
According to preliminary reports, the driver lost control of the car and rammed into a divider after knocking down the victim. Cops said Rajalaxmi suffered severe head and skull injuries.
Pictures shared by ANI showed a Tata Nexon EV car completely crushed in front with the left side of the car suffering severe impact. The windshield of the car was also shattered.
“The victim was hit from behind by the speeding car and the impact was such that it flung her into the air and she later fell on the street. The woman was rushed to Nair hospital but was declared dead on arrival,” officials said.
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