Thane: A 28-year-old biker died after being hit by a truck in Bhiwandi on Sunday night. The driver fled the scene after leaving the truck at the spot. The deceased has been identified as Sanket Pandhrinath Patil, a resident of Khoni village in Bhiwandi.
28-Year-Old Sanket Patil Dies After Truck Hits Bike Near Talavli
The incident occurred near Talavli village when Patil was riding his motorcycle towards the area for some work. A speeding truck reportedly hit him at a turning point, causing him to fall onto the road and suffer serious injuries.
Bystanders rushed to the scene and immediately alerted the police. Patil was taken to Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital in Bhiwandi, where doctors declared him dead on arrival.
FIR Registered Under BNS and Motor Vehicles Act; Probe On
An FIR has been registered under relevant sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Motor Vehicles Act. According to the police, the truck driver fled the scene after the accident. The truck has been seized, and a police team has launched a manhunt for the absconding driver.
Locals Blame Damaged Highways for Rerouting of Heavy Vehicles
Locals alleged that heavy vehicles are plying on internal village roads due to the damaged Bhiwandi-Wada Road and Kaman-Ahmedabad Road. They claimed that reckless driving on pothole-free village roads is leading to accidents.
Residents Demand Road Repairs, Threaten Protest If Ignored
Residents have demanded immediate repairs of the main roads to prevent heavy vehicles from plying on village roads and to avoid further accidents. They warned of staging protests if the government fails to address their concerns.
