A 24-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Goregaon, Mumbai, when an SUV driven by a 17-year-old boy collided with his motorcycle early Thursday. The victim, identified as Navin Vaishnaw, was distributing milk when the incident occurred around 4 a.m.
The SUV, a Mahindra Scorpio, reportedly came from the wrong side before hitting Vaishnaw’s bike and subsequently crashing into an electric pole.
The teenage driver attempted to flee the scene but was apprehended by police after sustaining injuries.
Authorities have registered a case against the teen driver, the SUV’s owner, Iqbal Jivani, and his son, Mohammed Faz Iqbal Jivani.
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Police are investigating whether the driver was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash, with blood samples sent for testing.
This incident highlights ongoing concerns about road safety in Mumbai, following a similar case in Pune where a teenager drove a Porsche while allegedly intoxicated, resulting in the deaths of two individuals.
