Food Delivery Rider Killed in Accident with Truck in Navi Mumbai
Navi Mumbai, 11th June 2024: A tragic incident unfolded in Navi Mumbai as a 22-year-old man, Anjanikumar Mourya, employed by an online food delivery company, lost his life in a collision with a truck while on duty.
The accident occurred near Kopra in the Kharghar area around 7:30 pm on Monday, with Mourya’s motorbike colliding with a truck allegedly driven by Vikas Patil. Despite being rushed to the hospital, Mourya was pronounced dead upon arrival.
Authorities have filed a case of rash and negligent driving against the truck driver, Vikas Patil, although no arrests have been made at this point.
In a separate incident on Palm Beach Road under the jurisdiction of NRI Coastal Police, tragedy struck when a car accident resulted in one fatality and two individuals sustaining severe injuries. The incident took place around 4:30 am as three friends, including Karan Ravindra Gharat (23), Sushant Narayan Thakur (32), and Rahul Hanumant Pawar (32), were driving towards Vashi in a Honda City.
The vehicle, allegedly speeding, lost control at a turn, rolling approximately 60 feet before colliding with trees on the divider and ultimately crossing over it.
Upon receiving an alert, police swiftly arrived at the scene and transported the victims to the hospital. Regrettably, Pawar was pronounced dead on arrival, while Gharat and Thakur remain in critical condition.
Assistant Police Inspector Sandeep Parkhe from NRI Police Station mentioned that blood samples have been sent for testing to ascertain if Gharat, the driver, was under the influence of alcohol. Due to Pawar’s demise, Gharat’s unconscious state, and Thakur’s inability to provide a statement, details regarding the purpose or destination of their journey remain unclear.
Gharat has been charged with rash and negligent driving, leading to Pawar’s death. According to police reports, Pawar was employed at a private firm, whereas Gharat and Thakur are business owners.
