Software engineer dies in Ghodbunder accident; parents awarded Rs 49.46 lakh compensation by Tribunal
THANE: The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT), Thane, awarded a compensation of ₹49.46 lakh to the elderly parents of a 25-year-old IT engineer who died in a tragic road accident on Ghodbunder Road in January 2019.
The incident occurred near the Hide Park bus stop when the victim, a resident of Thane, was riding his motorcycle and attempted to overtake a state transport bus. He lost control and collided with the bus, after which a truck coming from behind ran over him, causing fatal head injuries.
The tribunal observed that while the young man failed to maintain proper distance while overtaking, the truck driver's rash and excessive speed was primarily responsible for the fatality.
The tribunal exonerated the bus driver of any negligence.
The deceased was a software engineer earning ₹30,000 per month and was the sole earning member of his family. His father, aged 56, and mother, aged 55, filed the claim under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, citing both emotional and financial loss.
MACT member R.V. Mohite, in a detailed judgment, held the truck driver 75% liable and calculated compensation based on the victim's income, age, and future prospects.
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The tribunal noted that the truck driver failed to control the vehicle and did not maintain a safe distance, leading to the accident.
Based on the papers on record, the total compensation was calculated.
Of the total compensation of ₹65.94 lakh calculated, 25% was deducted for contributory negligence, resulting in a net award of ₹49.46 lakh. The amount is to be paid with 9% annual interest, with a portion directed to be placed in fixed deposits for three years for the parents.
The tribunal directed the truck owner and its insurer to jointly pay the compensation. The bus owner and its insurer were not held liable.
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