Mapusa: A motorcycle-borne youth from Siolim died on the spot at Deulwada in Mandrem following a head-on collision with a truck, around 3.30pm on Wednesday evening. The deceased, Diptesh Sawant, is a resident of Siolim, but originally hails from Mandrem.Traffic in the area was paralysed for hours. Fearing a breakdown of law and order, deputy SP Mahesh Gaonkar, Pernem PI Rahul Parab, Mapusa PI Rajendra Prabhudessai, Anjuna PI Sanjay Dalvi, traffic PI Tushar Vernekar along with heavy police contingent were present at the site.A biker lost control and drove into the roadside bushes, while a second biker was hit by the truck approaching from the opposite side The rider and motorcycle were crushed under the truck's front wheels and dragged along the road for over 10m before coming to a halt.Sources said, three motorcyclists were travelling from Mandrem towards Siolim when one of them lost control and drove into the bushes by the roadside.The second motorcyclist was hit by the truck approaching from the opposite side and sustained injuries, while the third one collided with the truck and was crushed under its wheels.The truck driver fled from the scene fearing public wrath and later surrendered at Pernem police station.
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