23-year-old dead as bike skids near Kolshet creek in Thane

Locals demand installation of a signboard

A 23-year-old man died after his bike skid on the road, near Kolshet creek, in Thane. The incident occurred during evening hours on Sunday, near Regency colony, behind pipeline road, towards Kolshet creek in Thane. "Jayesh Rajesh Jadhav, 23, a resident of Ram Maruti road, in Thane, was riding on his bike (KT MMH 03-DN 3541). Hence, while plying through the pipeline road, Jadhav lost his control as his bike skid over the speed breaker at the last turn towards the Kolshet creek," said a police official. "Jadhav fell off his bike, causing serious head injuries. The passers-by informed the police and shifted him to Thane's civic hospital. However, he was declared dead on arrival," added the official.The accident was reported on Monday. The case has been registered as an accidental death report, at Kapurbawdi police station, in Thane.

The local commuters passing from the same route have demanded to place the signboard for the safety of the motorists, as the same turn at an accident spot could lead to the loss of more such lives.