Mumbai: A nine-year-old boy was killed in a tragic road accident in Mumbai’s Bandra area after an Innova Crysta hit him in the crossroads while he was crossing the road, police said Sunday. The accident happened close to Jijamata Garden on John Baptist Road and left the child dead.
The deceased child was identified as Ansh Ravindra Gupta. According to the police, the accident took place on the road opposite Jijamata Garden between 2:15 and 2:30 pm on August 30. Ansh was crossing the road when the Innova Crysta approached and hit him.
Police said the car was driving at a high speed and in a reckless manner. At the time of the accident investigators believe the driver was distracted while talking on her phone, too. The combination of speeding and distraction is now a key part of the investigation into the fatal crash.
Child Hit While Crossing Road in Bandra
According to the preliminary information released by police, the boy was crossing John Baptist Road when the vehicle struck him. The impact reportedly knocked the child to the ground, and the Innova Crysta ran over him.
The collision left Ansh with severe injuries. People at the scene rushed to help and the injured child was taken to Holy Family Hospital for emergency medical treatment. But doctors declared him dead on arrival.
Such road safety is once again a concern with respect to pedestrians in Mumbai’s busy streets and areas. Children and other pedestrians are especially vulnerable to that when they’re being driven too fast or drivers are distracted.
45-Year-Old Woman Driver Arrested
The driver was arrested by Bandra Police after the accident. The accused is Megha Rawal, a 45-year-old resident of Bandra. Police are investigating the reasons for the collision, the driver's phone usage while driving and speed of the car.
The investigators are expected to analyze evidence to establish how the accident occurred and determine the precise sequence of events. Details of road conditions and movement of the vehicle at the time of the crash are also likely to be part of the investigation.
Police have registered a case under Sections 105, 281 and 125 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Section 184 of the Motor Vehicles Act.
Section 105 of the BNS concerns culpable homicide not amounting to murder, while Section 281 deals with rash driving or riding on a public way. Section 125 relates to acts that endanger the life or personal safety of others. Section 184 of the Motor Vehicles Act deals with dangerous driving.
Investigation Underway
The investigation into the fatal Bandra crash is ongoing, police said. The allegations against the driver will be subject to the findings of the investigation and the legal process.
#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: Father of deceased child, Arvind Gupta, says, "My son was Ansh; I want justice for what happened to him. He was my only child... He has been snatched away from me. What am I to do? I just want justice; that is all I want... My daughter is over there… https://t.co/oALA1uAEi7 pic.twitter.com/ohPKOc4xyr
— ANI (@ANI) August 30, 2026
The nine-year-old’s death has cast a pall over the local area and the reason for the accident is still being sorted out. It also demonstrates the risk of distracted driving or dangerous driving.
The safety of motorists is also the most important thing and the government has always emphasized that when driving, drivers should be attentive at the wheel. Mobile phone use while driving can reduce the responsiveness of drivers to pedestrians, vehicles and road conditions and is a major barrier to reaction to those driving. The Bandra accident will certainly bring back the need for responsible driving and improved pedestrian safety on Mumbai's busy roads.
Ansh’s family has suffered an immeasurable loss in that instance. We know that police are still investigating the crash and the people involved, and yet the case is proof that any moment of distraction and reckless driving can easily ruin a life.
