Fatal Accident on Chikhli-Majigam Highway: Worker from Valsad Killed as Car Collides with Bike
Blood on the Surat-Valsad National Highway: Man Returning from Vyara Meets Untimely Death
A horrific accident occurred yesterday afternoon on the Majigam Highway under the Chikhli taluka of Navsari district. A 43-year-old worker from Valsad lost his life after a speeding car rammed into his motorcycle on the Surat-Valsad National Highway 48. The impact was so severe that the rider was thrown onto the asphalt, sustaining fatal injuries. He succumbed to his wounds before he could reach the hospital.
The deceased was returning home to Valsad after finishing work in Vyara. The sudden collision turned his routine journey into a tragedy, causing a massive crowd to gather and leading to temporary traffic congestion on the busy highway.
Collision Details: Speeding Maruti Suzuki Hits Hero Splendor
According to official information from the Chikhli Police Station, the victim has been identified as Ajaykumar Kashiram Kukna (43), a resident of Bhagdavada, Navi Nagari Faliyu, Valsad.
Ajaykumar was traveling from Vyara to Valsad on his Hero Splendor (GJ-15-EB-2079) with a companion. As they reached near the Majigam highway, a Maruti Suzuki car (GJ-15-RS-1033), driven at an excessive speed, hit the motorcycle from behind due to the driver’s negligence.
- Emergency Response: Passersby immediately called an ambulance and rushed Ajaykumar to the Chikhli Referral Hospital.
- Medical Outcome: Upon arrival, the attending doctors declared him “brought dead” after an initial examination.
- Grief in Hometown: As news of his death reached Bhagdavada, the entire village was engulfed in a wave of sorrow.
Pillion Rider Injured; Family in Mourning
The individual riding pillion with Ajaykumar also sustained minor injuries and was provided medical treatment. While he survived, he is reportedly in deep shock. Police are in the process of recording his statement to reconstruct the exact sequence of events.
Ajaykumar was the sole breadwinner for his family. He is survived by his wife and children, who have now lost their primary support system. The hardworking laborer’s sudden demise has shattered the dreams of a happy, modest family.
Police Complaint Filed Against Vesu-Based Car Driver
Kiran Mohanbhai Rathod, a resident of Bhagdavada, filed a formal complaint at the Chikhli Police Station. Based on this, the police have booked the car driver, Prashant Navin Agrawal, a resident of Blossom B Building, The Residency, Vesu, Surat.
The police have registered the case under various sections of the BNS (formerly IPC) and the Motor Vehicles Act. Both vehicles involved in the crash have been seized for forensic inspection. Authorities are currently examining CCTV footage from the highway to verify the speed of the car at the time of the collision.
Rising Accidents on NH 48: A Call for Caution
Accidents on the Surat-Valsad stretch of National Highway 48 have seen a concerning rise, often attributed to overspeeding and a lack of lane discipline.
Safety Appeal: Chikhli Police have urged commuters to strictly follow speed limits and traffic rules. For two-wheeler riders, wearing a helmet is mandatory and can be a life-saving measure in such high-impact collisions.
Incident Summary:
| Category | Details |
| Deceased | Ajaykumar Kashiram Kukna (Age 43) |
| Location | Majigam Highway, Chikhli (Navsari) |
| Bike Number | GJ-15-EB-2079 (Hero Splendor) |
| Car Number | GJ-15-RS-1033 (Maruti Suzuki) |
| Accused Driver | Prashant Navin Agrawal (Vesu, Surat) |
| Complainant | Kiran Mohanbhai Rathod |
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