Thane: A 52-year-old woman was killed, and her husband injured after being hit by a dumper at Samrat Ashok Chowk in Dombivli West on Sunday afternoon. The couple Sneha Dabhilkar and Ashok Dabhilkar were heading towards the passport office when the accident occurred.
Statement Of The Police
According to the police, Ashok, a retired Mumbai fire brigade team member, lost balance while overtaking a car on his motorcycle, causing both to fall on the road. A dumper moving in the opposite direction struck them, with Sneha coming under the rear wheel and Ashok falling to the other side, suffering injuries. Locals at the spot apprehended the dumper driver and informed the police.
The couple was rushed to Shashtrinagar Hospital, where Sneha was declared dead upon arrival, and Ashok received first aid.
Case Filed Under Sections Of IPC
A case was lodged under section 304(A) (causing death by negligence) 279 (rash and negligence) of the Indian Penal Code and relevant section of the Motor Vehicle Act.
According to police sources, the reason to visit the passport office was that Ashok had planned a family trip abroad. After returning home for lunch, they met with the accident.
Senior police inspector Sanjay Pawar said, "The dumper driver, Santosh Salve, has been arrested and is in police custody. Statements will be recorded."
