A man, on a joy ride with his friends, died in an accident on June 15. The deceased was identified as Sahil Kazve, his friend Nova Fernandes was booked by Samata Nagar Police based on complaint by Sahil's father Sunil (50). As per the complaint, Fernandes was driving the car and hit a tree near Thakur Chowk, Kandivali East.
Police register case
Nova was driving the car but lost his control and it later hit a tree. The people sitting at the back sustained some minor injuries and Fernandes was also injured. He called his mother to tell her about the incident and said that Sahil was grievously injured, profusely bleeding and unconscious.
Passers-by admitted both to Shatabdi Hospital. Sahil succummbed to his injuries at the hospital.
Senior Inspector Pravin Rane said, "An FIR has been registered against Nova Fernandes, we will investigate this matter. Currently, Nova is also admitted to the hospital.”
FIR under IPC 279, 304
FIR has been registered against Nova Fernandes under the sections of the IPC 279 ( Rash driving or riding on a public way.) and 304 ( causing death by negligence)
