1 killed, another hurt as unidentified vehicle hits them

Noida: A 52-year-old man was killed while his wife sustained critical injuries after an unknown vehicle hit them on early Friday morning when they had gone for a morning walk in sector 45 area of Noida.

According to police, the victims have been identified as Chetak Singh Chauhan and his wife Sarvesh, residents of Sadar Sarai in Sector 45.

Cops said that Chauhan died while being taken to the hospital while his wife is still battling for life.

"The incident occurred around 5:30 am when the couple had gone for a morning walk. A passerby informed police about the injured couple and a team rushed to the spot," said Rajesh Kumar Sharma, Station House Officer of sector 39 police station in

Noida.

"The victims were taken to nearby private hospital where doctors declared Chauhan dead on arrival while his wife, who has been critically injured in the incident, is undergoing treatment," Sharma added.

Meanwhile police have registered a case into the matter.

"Following the incident and based on complaint filed by victim's family, a case under section 304 A (causing death due to negligence) has been registered against the unidentified driver of the vehicle. We are trying to get CCTV footage of nearby area to identify the accused while further investigations are underway," Sharma further added.