A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run incident on MG Road in Bengaluru early Friday morning, according to the police. The deceased, identified as Srinivas, aged between 55 and 60, was struck by a speeding car while crossing the road near Anil Kumble Circle around 4:30 a.m.

The police said Srinivas had used the washroom near the MG Road boulevard walkway and was crossing over to the other side of the road when the incident occurred. He suffered multiple injuries to his head, hands, and legs, and died on the spot.

A preliminary police probe suggested that the driver did not stop and drove away after the incident. The Cubbon Park Traffic Police have filed an FIR under Section 106(1) of the BNS and provisions related to hit-and-run offences.

The police are reviewing CCTV footage to trace the driver's identity and have launched a manhunt for the accused. Anoop A. Shetty, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), West, visited the spot and directed officers to trace the accused at the earliest. The court proceedings and further investigation are expected to follow in the coming days, with the police aiming to apprehend the accused soon.