Mumbai, July 07: A speeding BMW struck a couple's bike in Mumbai’s Worli on Sunday, dragging the woman on the car's bonnet for 100 metres, leading to her death and injuring her husband. The police are actively searching for the accused involved in the tragic incident.

This accident comes amidst a public outcry over a hit-and-run case in Pune, where a 17-year-old minor driving a Porsche killed two people. Pune Porsche Car Crash Case: Juvenile Who Killed 2 Techies Submits 300-Word Essay on Road Safety To Comply With Bail Conditons.

According to police sources, the BMW is owned by Rajesh Shah, a local Shiv Sena (Shinde) leader in Palghar. At the time of the accident, Shah’s son, Mihir, and their driver were inside the vehicle. The accident occurred around 5:30 am near Atria Mall. Porsche Accident in Pune: New CCTV Video Shows Luxury Car Running at High Speed Moments Before Driver Rams It Into Motorcycle, Killing Two People.

The deceased, identified as Kaveri Nakhwa (45), a resident of Worli Koliwada, was returning with her husband after procuring fish from Sassoon Dock. The speeding car hit their scooter, causing them to lose balance. While her husband managed to jump off, Kaveri was dragged on the bonnet for about 100 metres before being flung onto the road.

Worli Car Accident

Local residents rushed Kaveri to Nair Hospital, where doctors pronounced her dead. Her husband is currently undergoing treatment for his injuries.

Worli Police have registered a case against the two individuals inside the BMW. The car's number plate was removed when it was brought to the police station. Although one person has been detained and the car seized, no arrests have been made yet. The zonal DCP stated that the process of filing a case and making an arrest is underway.

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