Biker killed, wife critically injured as truck hits motorcycle near Rajuri on Kalyan-Ahilyanagar highway

A man was killed and his wife seriously injured on Monday morning when a truck rammed their motorcycle on the Kalyan-Ahilyanagar highway. The accident took place in front of Sahyadri Mahavidyalaya, near Rajuri village in Junnar taluka.

The accident occurred at around 9.30 am on Monday (the 2nd). The deceased has been identified as Raju Sahebrao Muthe, a resident of Satewadi village in Akole taluka of Ahilyanagar district. His wife, Jaibai Muthe, suffered serious injuries and is undergoing treatment.

According to Alephata police, Raju Muthe was travelling on the motorcycle with his wife Jaibai. A truck, registration number MH 40 BL 6047, was trying to overtake and hit the motorcycle. Muthe was seriously injured in the collision and died during treatment.

On hearing of the accident, people from the surrounding area rushed to help. The injured Jaibai was admitted to hospital. A family's routine journey turned into tragedy in an instant, and a pall of gloom hangs over the area.

The deceased's brother, Dadabhau Muthe, has filed a complaint at Alephata police station. Police have registered a case against the truck driver. Police Constable Vikas Gosavi is conducting further investigation under the guidance of Police Inspector Vishwas Jadhav.

The accident has once again drawn attention to growing traffic on the highway and the haste with which vehicles overtake. Trying to save a few seconds can come at a heavy price. Drivers of heavy vehicles must look out for motorcyclists while overtaking, keep a proper distance and control their speed. Motorcyclists, too, should wear helmets, stay in their lane and follow traffic rules.