Overview

• The passenger was identified as Sachin Hanumant Khade, 36, who was returning to Sewri when the SUV struck a slowing dumper.
• Sewri police said the SUV driver lost control after the trailer ahead suddenly reduced speed on the bridge.
• Khade was declared dead at KEM Hospital, and the driver is receiving treatment after the passenger side bore the brunt of the impact.
• The SUV driver has been booked under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, according to police statements.
• Initial reports suggested the dumper driver was arrested, but later accounts clarified he was served a notice and allowed to leave as inquiries continue.