04 October,2026 07:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya Iyer
The accident site at Dr Ambedkar Road, Matunga
A twelve-year-old and his father were injured after their scooter collided with a taxi parked on the roadside near Kapol Niwas Building on Dr Ambedkar Road on Saturday.
The student, identified as Shrathik, was returning home with his father, Tushar Chavan. The duo was rushed to Sion Hospital. While sources from the hospital indicated that Chavan may have been under the influence of alcohol, the police are yet to confirm.
Chavan's father is a retired ACP in Maharashtra police. The duo were travelling towards Dadar Hindu Colony when the accident took place.
According to preliminary information, Chavan was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident. He suffered injuries to his head, face and leg, while Shrathik sustained injuries to his head and leg. Chavan's kin were not available for comment.
