Mumbai Accident: 26-Year-Old Biker Dies At KEM Hospital 6 Days After Motorcycle Crashes Into Divider On RAK Marg In Sewri
· Free Press Journal
Mumbai, November 14, 2026: A 26-year-old motorcyclist, Pratik Suresh Balkate, succumbed to his injuries on November 13 while undergoing treatment at KEM Hospital, six days after his two-wheeler skidded and crashed into a road divider on Rafi Ahmed Kidwai (RAK) Marg in Wadala.
According to the FIR, the accident occurred around 2 am on November 7, when Balkate and his friend Harsh Ganesh Ghadigaonkar, 21, both residents of Antop Hill, were returning home after refuelling their motorcycles at BPT Road in Sewri.
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While proceeding along the northbound stretch of RAK Marg near Fatima School in Sewri, Balkate allegedly lost control of his motorcycle (MH-01-DM-2170). The vehicle skidded and rammed into the road divider, leaving him with serious injuries to his head and chest.
Friend Rushes Injured Biker To Hospital
Ghadigaonkar, who was riding separately, immediately stopped and rushed to his friend's assistance. With the help of locals, he shifted Balkate to KEM Hospital, where he was admitted for treatment. However, on November 13 at around 5.15 pm, doctors declared him dead while undergoing treatment.
Police Register Case Under BNS
Following the incident, RAK Marg Police registered a case against the deceased rider under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Act.
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