A 24-year-old youth from Karjat taluka, Jitesh Ruthe, lost his life in a tragic accident on the Panvel-Karjat road on Friday morning. The incident occurred when his motorcycle was struck by a dumper. In a separate incident on the same day, a 29-year-old Panvel resident, Chumankumar Mahato, died, and his pillion rider Bikeshkumar Sharma, 29, sustained severe injuries after a dumper hit their bike in Taloja.
Details of the Accidents
According to reports, Ruthe was riding his bike towards Panvel while the dumper was heading towards Karjat. The collision happened at Bhilvale village. His body was taken to the government rural hospital in Chowk for post-mortem. A case of fatal accident has been registered at Khalapur police station, with the Chowk outpost conducting further investigations.
In the Taloja incident, the dumper driver has been booked under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Motor Vehicle Act. The police are continuing their probe.
Previous Accidents Raise Concerns
Earlier on Sunday, two youths were killed in a collision between two motorcycles at Borgaon village. The bikes were traveling in opposite directions. These incidents have highlighted the issue of reckless driving on the stretch, which has numerous road curves.
Local residents on the Chowk to Karjat route have demanded the installation of road medians where missing. They allege that heavy vehicles and other motorists frequently violate traffic rules by driving on the wrong side, leading to mishaps.
Authorities urge drivers to exercise caution and adhere to road safety norms to prevent further tragedies.
