Mumbai fatal SUV accident: A tragic incident unfolded near Ambedkar College in Mumbai’s Wadala area when a four-year-old boy lost his life after being struck by a Hyundai Creta SUV driven by a teenage driver. The incident has highlighted growing concerns about road safety in India’s financial capital.
Teen driver accident Mumbai Wadala Key Details
- The victim, whose family lives on the footpath and whose father works as a laborer, was killed instantly in the accident
- The driver, identified as Bhushan Gole, 19, a resident of Vile Parle, was arrested immediately following the incident
- Police confirmed the accident occurred while the driver was reversing the vehicle
- Initial investigations indicate the driver was not under the influence of alcohol
The accused has been booked under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, and investigations are ongoing. Law enforcement officials are thoroughly examining the circumstances that led to this fatal accident.
This incident comes amid alarming statistics about road safety in Maharashtra:
- The state ranks third in road accident fatalities nationwide
- Over 66,370 deaths were recorded in Maharashtra from 2018-2022
- This follows another recent tragic incident involving a BEST electric bus that killed seven people and injured 40 others
The accident has reignited discussions about road safety measures in Mumbai, particularly in areas where vulnerable populations reside near busy streets. Local authorities are facing increased pressure to implement stricter traffic regulations and safety measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
