Tragic Accident: 79-Year-Old Man Dies in a Morning Walk Mishap
Incident Overview:
- A 79-year-old man, Pandurang Matare, lost his life, and a 66-year-old man, Vitthal Kadam, sustained severe injuries in a tragic accident.
- The incident occurred on Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Road in the Lalbaug area of Mumbai when a speeding sedan struck them during their morning walk.
Victims’ Background:
- Pandurang Matare, aged 79, and Vitthal Kadam, aged 66, were both residents of Jijamata Nagar in Kalachowki.
- They had a routine of going for a morning walk at Shahid Bhagat Singh Ground but had to walk outside due to an event organized there.
Details of the Accident:
- The victims were walking on the southbound road towards Parel when a vehicle heading towards Byculla suddenly hit them.
- The sedan, identified as a Maruti Suzuki Dzire, collided with both Matare and Kadam before hitting two parked cars and coming to a stop.
Response and Medical Assistance:
- Kadam, also injured in the accident, managed to get up and realized the severity of Matare’s injuries.
- Matare was rushed to KEM Hospital with the help of his son, Prathamesh, but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries and was declared dead.
Police Investigation and Arrest:
- The police registered a case against the owner of the car, Santosh Kashinath Shendkar, under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Motor Vehicle Act.
- Shendkar, who claimed to have felt drowsy while driving, was arrested and sent to judicial custody pending further investigation. https://livesamacharnews.com/surbhi-chandna-a…rmas-wedding-ext/
Conclusion: The tragic accident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the devastating consequences of reckless driving. As the community mourns the loss of Pandurang Matare, authorities must ensure justice is served and take measures to prevent such incidents in the future.