Team Goemkarponn
ANJUNA: A 35-year-old unidentified man, referred to only as Ujwal, succumbed to injuries sustained in a hit-and-run incident that occurred in December last year near the Burger Factory, in front of Disco Singh Restaurant in Anjuna.
According to police reports, the accident took place on the night of December 7, 2024, at approximately 10:43 PM. CCTV footage from the area shows that a two-wheeler—believed to be a Hero Honda Splendour—was speeding from Starco Junction towards Tito’s Anjuna when it struck the pedestrian who was crossing the road.
The rider, who remains unidentified, fled the scene without reporting the incident or assisting the injured victim. The pedestrian was rushed to Goa Medical College, Bambolim, by emergency services and was undergoing treatment in Ward No. 108.
Tragically, after more than four months of medical care, the victim passed away on April 23, 2025. Following his death, Anjuna Police registered a case under Crime No. 72/2025 for rash and negligent driving resulting in death (Sections 281 and 106 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023), and for failing to report the accident (Section 134(a)(b) of the Motor Vehicles Act).
Authorities are appealing to the public for any information that could help identify the rider involved in the incident.
