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Elderly Pedestrian Killed in Activa Scooter Collision on Mohali Road
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 02:32 AM
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A senior citizen standing on a Mohali road was fatally struck by an Activa scooter, according to police reports.
A senior citizen who was standing on the side of a road in Mohali was hit by an Activa scooter, resulting in his death, police said. The incident occurred during daylight hours on a busy thoroughfare, prompting immediate attention from nearby commuters.
Witnesses reported that the scooter, travelling at a moderate speed, failed to stop in time and collided with the elderly man. Emergency services arrived promptly, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Local police have opened an investigation to determine the exact cause of the crash, including whether the rider was adhering to traffic rules. The authorities have also appealed for any additional witnesses to come forward with information.
The incident underscores growing concerns about road safety for pedestrians, especially the elderly, in rapidly urbanising areas of Punjab.
Witnesses reported that the scooter, travelling at a moderate speed, failed to stop in time and collided with the elderly man. Emergency services arrived promptly, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Local police have opened an investigation to determine the exact cause of the crash, including whether the rider was adhering to traffic rules. The authorities have also appealed for any additional witnesses to come forward with information.
The incident underscores growing concerns about road safety for pedestrians, especially the elderly, in rapidly urbanising areas of Punjab.