India, Aug. 15 -- A 67-year-old man died after being hit by a speeding mini truck in Palam Vihar, police said on Friday.

Police identified the man as Chhabile Deol, a native of Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh. He was the caretaker of a plant nursery in Block J of Palam Vihar.

According to police, the incident occurred at around 6.10 am on Thursday when Deol was sweeping the road in front of the nursery. They said a speeding mini truck bearing Delhi registration number hit him and fled from the spot.

A senior police officer, privy to the investigation, said that Deol was dragged for almost 15-20 metres and was then run over by the truck.

"He was killed instantly at the spot. Hearing a commotion, his family members came out to find him lying ...