Ludhiana, Jan. 17 -- A 45-year-old former armyman was killed in a road accident caused by dense fog in the Jagraon on Friday morning after his motorcycle was hit by a speeding car whose driver fled the spot.

The deceased has been identified as Satvir Singh, a resident of Dholan village. Police reached the spot soon after the incident and sent the body for post-mortem. A case has been registered against an unidentified driver and an investigation has been launched.

The accident took place near Ramgarh village on Sidhwa Bet Road, close to Sky Hotel. According to the police, Satvir was returning to his native village after completing his duty in Nakodar, where he was employed in a private job after retiring from the army.

His uncle, Param...