A speeding biker Jebas Nadar (19) dies after he lost control of his motorcycle and dashed the bike on the footpath of Bhayandar Bridge on Wednesday night. After seeing the cycle coming from the opposite direction, he suddenly applied the front brake of the vehicle, trying to dodge a cyclist. He lost control of the bike and ran over the footpath. The pillion rider suffered minor injuries.
The incident took place around 7.50 pm on Wednesday when Nadar, a student and Sunil Pariyar (19) pillion riding on a Unicorn bike from Bhayandar (west) to Bhayandar (east). Nadar’s father owned a snacks shop in Mira Road where both were heading.
Soon after crossing the bridge to reach Bhayandar (east), a cyclist came in front of their bike and Nadar suddenly applied the front brake to avoid a collision. Since the bike was speeding, Nadar lost control over the wheels and the vehicle skidded on the bridge. While Nadar suffered grievous injuries, Pariyar escaped with minor injuries.
Both were rushed to a hospital where Pariyar was treated for his injuries but Nadar succumbed during treatment around 15 minutes after he was admitted. An FIR has been filed against Nadar on a complaint by Pariyar.
For the record, the Police booked the Nadar under sections 279, 337, 304 A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and 177 and 184 of the Motor Vehicles Act (MVA). The sections are for rash and negligent driving, dangerous driving, causing death due to negligence and causing hurt by acts endangering lives or personal safety.
