Rudra Gosain : “Tragic Teen Mowed Down, Navy Officers Killed in Seraulim”

1. Teenager struck by truck in Seraulim
2. Navy officers fatally injured on Nuvem bypass.

Accident – Death – Obituary News :

Recent Tragedies Highlight the Ongoing Road Safety Crisis in South Goa

Multiple Fatal Accidents Continue to Plague the Roads, Resulting in Loss of Lives and Injuries

By Team Herald

MARGAO: The disturbing trend of road accidents in South Goa shows no signs of slowing down, with recent incidents claiming the lives of innocent individuals. In a tragic car crash that occurred early Saturday morning on the Western Bypass at Nuvem, two Indian Navy lieutenants lost their lives, while another was left injured and admitted to Goa Medical College (GMC) in Bambolim.

The fatal accident took place when the car, driven by Aryan Prasher, 28, collided with a cement block on the side of the road. The deceased have been identified as Rudra Gosain, 29, and Arun Vir Singh, 26, while the driver, Aryan Prasher, sustained injuries.

Upon arrival at the accident scene, PSI Gaurav Naik and head constable Laxman Majik from the Maina-Curtorim police station conducted the necessary investigations. An offence has been registered against Aryan Prasher under Sections 279 (rash driving), 337 (causing hurt by an act endangering life or personal safety of others), and 304A (causing death by negligence) of the IPC. The authorities are set to record Aryan Prasher’s statement at GMC before proceeding with the arrest.

It was revealed by police sources that all three individuals involved in the accident were single and based in Karwar. They had embarked on a road trip to Goa from Karwar the previous evening, travelling to North Goa in a private Haryana-registered car. Tragically, the fatal accident occurred as they were returning to the Navy base at Karwar.

Following the necessary procedures, the car was taken to the Maina-Curtorim police station for RTO inspection. Navy officials from Karwar arrived in Margao later in the day, and the bodies of the deceased lieutenants are currently preserved at the South Goa District Hospital for autopsy, scheduled to take place on Sunday.

Local residents who gathered at the crash site expressed deep concern over the rising number of accidents in the area. Mingule Pereira, a resident, highlighted Nuvem as a notorious accident-prone location, with frequent mishaps reported on both the Western Bypass stretch and the NH 66 stretch running parallel to it. He urged authorities to conduct thorough inspections of such areas and implement preventive measures to curb accidents.

As of April this year, Maina-Curtorim police jurisdiction has recorded 60 accidents resulting in seven fatalities, compared to 70 accidents with five fatalities during the same period last year.

Tragic Collision at Seraulim Claims the Life of a Teenager

MARGAO: A heart-wrenching accident at Seraulim has led to the untimely death of a 19-year-old pillion rider, with the scooter rider sustaining injuries following a collision with a tipper truck.

Head constable Rohan Naik from Colva police station reported that the tipper truck driver was travelling from Mungul to Seraulim when the tragic accident occurred. The driver, identified as 57-year-old Ramesh Bapu Patekar from Tisk Usgao, Ponda, allegedly drove recklessly and negligently. Upon reaching the junction near Palmira Bai Bar in Seraulim, he made a right turn without exercising due care, leading to the rear right tire of the truck colliding with the youth’s scooter.

The scooter, ridden by 21-year-old Aaron Furtado from Navelim, had 19-year-old Raylon Fernandes as a pillion rider. The impact of the collision caused both individuals to fall onto the road, with Aaron sustaining minor injuries while Raylon succumbed to grievous injuries while being rushed to the South Goa District Hospital (SGDH) in Margao.

Based on the complaint lodged, PSI Varshada Naik Dessai has registered an offence under sections 279, 337, 338, and 304A of the IPC against the truck driver. Authorities are planning to arrest Ramesh Bapu Patekar following a thorough investigation.

Both the scooter and the truck involved in the accident have been moved to the Colva police station for an RTO inspection. Notably, within the Colva police station’s jurisdiction, there have been 36 accidents resulting in four fatalities up to April this year, compared to 24 accidents and two fatalities during the same period last year.

Tanker Driver Faces Charges After Collision at Gogol

MARGAO: The Fatorda police have taken action against the driver of a tanker lorry following a collision with an electric vehicle. Jesuina P D’Costa from Dongarwada, Fatorda, lodged a complaint, leading to the driver being charged under Sections 279 (rash driving) and 336 (endangering life or personal safety of others) of the IPC.

D’Costa reported that the tanker was being driven recklessly, causing the accident at Bolshe Circle, Gogol-Margao. The tanker, travelling from Arlem towards Gogol, collided with the electric car, damaging its rear left door. The electric car was on its way from Borda to Sonsoddo at the time of the incident.