Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Pen-Khopoli Road

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Two motorcycle riders, Omkar Ashok Waghmare (19) and Akash Sachin Pawar (22), died in a late-night accident on the Pen-Khopoli Road after being struck by a speeding four-wheeler on May 15. The crash occurred near Hotel Yogiraj at around 12.15 am, and the victims were heading to a haldi ceremony in a nearby village. The motorcycle was hit from the opposite direction by a four-wheeler that was reportedly being driven recklessly.

Key Takeaways:

  • Two young men, Omkar Ashok Waghmare (19) and Akash Sachin Pawar (22), lost their lives in a motorcycle crash on the Pen-Khopoli Road, which occurred due to reckless driving by a speeding four-wheeler.
  • The incident took place near Hotel Yogiraj at around 12.15 am on May 15, and the victims were on their way to a haldi ceremony in a nearby village.
  • The motorcycle was struck from the right side, causing severe head injuries to both victims, who were declared dead on the spot.
  • The case has been registered against the driver under Section 106(1) (causing death by negligence), Section 281 (rash driving), and Section 184 of the Motor Vehicles Act for dangerous driving.
  • The local resident, Barkaya Yashwant Hilam (35), reported the incident to the police.
  • The absence of speed breakers on the stretch often results in overspeeding, according to an investigating officer.

Statistics:

  • Two fatalities occurred in the motorcycle crash, with both victims sustaining severe head injuries.
  • The incident took place at 12.15 am on May 15 on the Pen-Khopoli Road.
  • The victims, Omkar Ashok Waghmare and Akash Sachin Pawar, were both 19 and 22 years old, respectively, at the time of the accident.
  • The motorcycle was struck from the opposite direction by a four-wheeler traveling at high speed.
  • The driver of the four-wheeler has been booked under Sections 106(1), 281, and 184 of the Motor Vehicles Act for causing death by negligence, rash driving, and dangerous driving, respectively.

Sources:

  • Indian National Press (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd.
  • Contify.com