Team Herald
MAPUSA: Shailesh Dilip Nanodakar (45) from Bicholim and Jagdish Mangesh Shetkar (62) from Cunchelim were killed in two separate road accidents that were reported at Sirsaim and Mapusa yesterday.
The first accident occurred at around 11.30 pm near Zarapkar Petrol pump, Sirsaim where accused Akash Suresh Naik (28), resident of Sawantwadi drove his goods carrier bearing registration no MH 07-AJ-2958 in a rash and negligent manner and dashed against an oncoming motorcycle bearing No GA-07-H-7370 as a result of which the rider Shailesh sustained head injuries and succumbed to his injuries at the District Hospital Mapusa.
The second fatal accident took place at around 2.30 pm, near Boshan Homes, Bodgini, Mapusa when Dhondiba Kokitkar drove a goods carrier pick up truck bearing registration No. GA-03-AH-1910 belonging to one Suresh Basuraj Hanamsagar and banged against a scooter bearing registration No GA-U3-AS-998 and in the bargain caused serious injuries to the rider Jagdish from Khadpawado, Cuchelim, Mapusa, who succumbed while undergoing treatment.
Police stated that Dhondiba possessed no valid motor driving licence.