Fatal Road Accident Claims Life of 21-Year-Old Woman on Western Express Highway
Mumbai, 18th February 2024: In an incident on February 15, a 21-year-old woman, Prachi Sharma, lost her life, and her 19-year-old brother, Kshitij Sharma, sustained serious injuries in a road accident on the Western Express Highway (WEH) in Dahisar. The siblings, both BTech students residing in Mira Road, were riding a scooter when they were struck by a dumper, resulting in the fatal incident.
The mishap occurred around 9 am on the southbound arm of the WEH near Dahisar check-naka. The dumper, driven by Suraj Rajbhar, 45, suddenly swerved to the right, causing a critical situation for the scooter occupants. In an attempt to avoid a collision, Kshitij reduced speed and applied brakes. The abrupt movement of the dumper led to the siblings falling off the scooter and coming under the wheels of the heavy vehicle.
Prachi lost her life in the accident, while Kshitij sustained severe injuries. Both siblings were BTech students at an institute in Borivali and used the scooter for their daily commute between Mira Road and college.
The Dahisar Police have registered a case against the dumper driver, Suraj Rajbhar, citing negligence and rash driving. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is ongoing.
