In a tragic incident on Friday afternoon in Matunga East, Mumbai, a 65-year-old man, Sohrab Russi Kotwal, was killed when a speeding SUV, driven by 58-year-old Ramakrishnan Suryanarayana, lost control and crashed into pedestrians and vehicles near Trilok Hotel. The police reported that the driver likely pressed the accelerator instead of the brake, leading to the accident that occurred around 12 PM. Kotwal was standing near a fruit stall when the SUV struck him, pinning him against a handcart and dragging him for over 30 metres before he succumbed to his injuries at a nearby hospital.

Eyewitness Hanuman Chandra Mishra, a fruit seller who was also injured, described the chaotic scene, stating that the SUV first collided with a taxi before veering towards his stall. The impact damaged his cart and destroyed bananas worth approximately ₹8,000 (roughly $100 USD). Other injured parties included taxi driver Rinku Singh, biker Manoj Shetty, and car owner Sandeep Chivate, all of whom sustained minor injuries. Police have registered a case against Suryanarayana under sections 106 (causing death by negligence) and 281 (rash driving) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, but he was allowed to leave without arrest due to the bailable nature of the charges.