The accused biker Noman Sayyad (25) allegedly told police that he was travelling from Vakola towards Bandra when his motorcycle struck Ketan Katariya’s motorcycle from behind.
Mumbai: A 31-year-old motorcyclist died after another motorcycle allegedly hit his vehicle from behind on Western Express Highway near Teachers Colony in Bandra East on Wednesday morning. The accused biker Noman Sayyad (25) allegedly told police that he was travelling from Vakola towards Bandra when his motorcycle struck Ketan Katariya’s motorcycle from behind. His brother, Ashwin Walji Katariya (34), later identified the body.
Kherwadi police said the deceased was found with a severe head injury and another motorcyclist with minor leg injuries has been booked for death due to negligence. Sayyad, who suffered injuries, has been served notice after charges of death due to negligence has been filed against him,” said the Kherwadi police officer.
A police constable who was conducting a roadblock with other personnel on the southbound carriageway after Vakola flyover said members of the public alerted them to the accident. “Katariya suffered head injury and died at the hospital. Police found Katariya with a severe head injury and another motorcyclist, Sayyad, with minor leg injuries. Katariya was taken by ambulance to Sion Hospital , where doctors declared him dead before admission. A complaint was lodged against Sayyad for allegedly riding rashly and negligently and causing Katariya’s death.