Published 18:01 IST, November 10th 2024
Man Killed, 4-Year-Old Daughter Critically Injured After Drunk SUV Driver Crashes On Palm Beach Road
A tragic accident on Palm Beach Road in Navi Mumbai on Thursday claimed the life of 40-year-old man and left his daughter critically injured.
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Mumbai: A tragic drunk driving accident on Palm Beach Ro in Navi Mumbai has resulted in death of a 40-year-old man and left his wife and four-year-old daughter critically injured. incident occurred early on Thursday morning of vember 7, at approximately 3:15 AM, when a speeding Mahindra car crashed into rear of victim’s Renault KWID.
According to police, driver of Mahindra car, identified as Omkar Vijay More (26), was under influence of alcohol at time of collision.
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impact of crash led to fatality of 40-year-old man, (Manish Pednekar).
His four-year-old daughter sustained severe injuries and is currently battling for her life at Apollo Hospital in Navi Mumbai.
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Her condition remains critical. victim's wife also suffered injuries in crash.
Soon after incident, More fled scene but was later apprehended by police, he will be presented in court today as his two-day police custody ends today.
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police have charged Omkar Vijay More with multiple offenses, including culpable homicide driving under influence of alcohol, rash and negligent driving and also sections under Motor Vehicle Act.
In furr investigations, police have found that accused was attending a private party in Panvel and returning when accident happened. A BBA gruate, Omkar Pawar (26), who helps his far in vegetable business at Byculla market, h attended a party in a Panvel based restaurant.
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“He revealed that he h reached back by around 12.30 am and was at Darave to drop a friend and was at his place and after that he was going back home by around 3.30 am when accident happened,” senior police inspector Brahmananda Naikwi from Nerul police station said.
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18:01 IST, November 10th 2024