Two people were killed after being hit by a speeding truck (MH-12 FT 9920) on Wednesday afternoon at Walhekarwadi in Chinchwad area.
The deceased have been identified as Tukaram Ramchandra Kokare (32) of Dagdechal, Walhekarwadi and Baseshwar Swami (34) of Thergaon.
According to the police, on Wednesday afternoon, Kokare and Swami were standing by the roadside at the Dhondu Tatya Chowk.
The truck driver, coming from Nigdi Spine Road, lost control near the chowk and hit the duo. While Kokare was killed on the spot, Swami was taken to a private hospital, but was pronounced brought dead.
The driver fled after the incident. The police said Kokare is survived by his parents, wife, son
and daughter.
