Navi Mumbai: A 30-year-old scooter rider, identified as Sachin Pandurang Bendal, died after his speeding two-wheeler rammed into a road divider on Vashi Creek Bridge on Saturday afternoon. His pillion rider, 32-year-old Bhavesh Namdev Shinde, sustained serious injuries and is undergoing treatment.
Accident Occurred While Attempting to Overtake
According to police, the accident occurred around 3:15 pm when Bendal, attempting to overtake a vehicle at high speed, lost control of the scooter and hit the divider. Both men, residents of Suman Nagar in Trombay, were rushed to Sion Hospital in Mumbai, where Bendal succumbed to injuries during treatment.
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Case Registered for Rash Driving
Preliminary investigation by Vashi Police revealed that the accident was caused due to rash and negligent driving by the deceased rider. "A case has been registered against Bendal, for reckless driving under relevant sections," said a police officer from Vashi.
