PATNA: A girl learning to drive four- wheeler in Patna accidentally struck several persons with her vehicle, killing one elderly woman and injuring two including a minor in the city on Monday. The incident occurred around 1:30pm at Nayachak Mohalla in Khemnichak here under Ram Krishna Nagar police station area.The deceased was identified as Geeta Devi (60), who died on the spot as the car hit her and was taken to Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) for post-mortem examination. The injured persons, including Ruby Devi (32) and Sapna Kumari (4) were also rushed to the hospital, where they are undergoing treatment.The police seized the abandoned SUV from the spot. Sunil Kumar Sharma, SHO of Ram Krishna PS said, “After the incident, the unidentified girl and her associate managed to escape from the spot. The police are investigating the incident and trying to trace the owner of the car.”He added, “According to eyewitnesses, the girl was learning to drive the car in a field at Nayachak Mohalla with a man. She lost control and struck several people sitting in the open field in sunlight.”After the incident, the crowd gathered on the spot and demanded the arrest of the accused. The angry crowd also demanded ex-gratia of Rs 20 lakh to the bereaved family and compensation for injured. The infuriated protesters blocked the road for several hours and left only after getting assurance from local police.A complaint in this regard was lodged at Ram Krishna police station against the unidentified girl, who was behind the wheels and her associate, on the statement of Ajay Kumar, son-in-law of Geeta Devi and husband of Ruby Devi. SHO Sunil also said the condition of the minor girl was critical, while the woman was out of danger.