Mumbai: Tech company CEO met a tragic end after being hit by a car during his morning walk. Speeding car mows down woman in Worli Rajalakshmi Vijay (42), CEO of IT and telecommunication firm Altruist Technologies, died. The accident took place near Worli Dairy around 6:30 am on Sunday. Rajalakshmi was rushed to the hospital immediately after the accident, but her life could not be saved.
Suman Merchant (23), the driver of the car, was stopped by the locals and handed over to the police. Eyewitnesses said that the car was speeding. A case has been registered against the driver for reckless driving and causing death due to negligence. The driver sustained minor injuries in the accident.
Rajalakshmi was accompanied by her husband for the morning ride. The husband had reached the Shivaji Park which was held in a hurry. The police called him about the accident. Colleagues said that Rajalakshmi was preparing to participate in the London Marathon.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS: CEO of a tech company dies after speeding car hits her while jogging
