17 April,2026 06:20 PM IST | Mumbai | Vaishnavi Shetty
The impact threw him onto the road, causing serious injuries. Representational Pic/File
A man was seriously injured after a speeding biker crashes into his scooter in Mumbai's Bhandup, officials said, adding that the cops have launched a manhunt to nab the suspect.
According to the police, a speeding motorcycle hit a scooter rider in Bhandup West and later allegedly fled the scene. The incident took place on Friday morning.
The incident took place around 10 am near National School Road and Tank Road. The victim, 25-year-old Laxus Pathare, was riding his scooter when a high-speed motorcycle reportedly turning at speed collided with him.
The impact threw him onto the road, causing serious injuries.
According to the victim, the motorcycle rider also fell during the collision but got up and fled the spot instead of helping.
Pathare said the entire incident happened within seconds and that the bike appeared suddenly before the crash.
The motorcycle is believed to be a black and white KTM Duke, but the rider has not yet been identified.
After the accident, Pathare initially felt pain but later went to a local hospital as his condition worsened. Doctors confirmed a fracture near his left wrist and said that surgery may be required depending on further assessment.
Medical staff stated that the injury was consistent with trauma caused by a road accident.
Police have registered an FIR under charges of rash and negligent driving and causing injury. Investigations are underway to trace the unidentified motorcyclist and establish the exact circumstances of the crash, said an official.
