THE GOAN NETWORK
VASCO
A pedestrian who was crossing a road at Verna succumbed to injuries after being knocked down by a motorcycle in the industrial estate.
According to Verna Police, the accident occurred at around 4 pm on Tuesday on the road at IDC Verna. The victim, identified as Shil Kumar of Verna was crossing the road when he was hit by a Bullet motorcycle travelling from Cipla Circle towards Titan Junction.
Police said the motorcycle was being ridden by Huzaif Shaikh, a resident of Verna presently staying in Pune, Maharashtra, along with a pillion rider.
The impact left Shil Kumar seriously injured. He was rushed for medical treatment but later succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at the South Goa District Hospital, Margao.
Following the incident, Verna Police registered a case against the rider under Sections 281 and 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for rash and negligent driving resulting in death.
Further investigation is being conducted by PSI David Costa of Verna Police Station under the supervision of PI Anand Shirodkar and the guidance of Mormugao DySP Gurudas Kadam.
