Team Herald
CALANGUTE: In a tragic accident reported in Candolim, an octogenarian NRI tourist from the United Kingdom died on Friday after being hit by a rental car driven by a tourist from Uttar Pradesh. The victim’s wife, who was also knocked down, has been shifted to the Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMC), Bambolim, in a critical
condition.
Calangute Police said that the deceased, Harish Solanki, 86, and his wife, Chandrakanta Solanki, 81, were walking along the road near the Candolim Primary Health Centre (PHC) in front of a resort when they were hit by a speeding rental car driven by Vicky Jain, 48. Vicky was travelling from Sinquerim to Calangute when he lost control of the car and hit
the couple.
Both, husband and wife sustained serious injuries and were immediately moved in ambulance to GMC, where Harish later passed away.
Chandrakanta is currently undergoing treatment for serious injuries. According to police, both are British passport holders.
Vicky, the car driver and a resident of Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, has not been arrested so far as the police are waiting for the medical report.
Police also stated that the accused, who had undergone open heart surgery three months ago, suffered a blackout and ended up knocking down the couple. “He was assaulted by the locals and started bleeding and had to be rushed to the district hospital and then he was shifted to Manipal Hospital. We are waiting for the blood reports to see if there is alcohol content in the blood and accordingly if found positive, he will be arrested,” said Calangute PI Paresh Naik.
The investigation is on. Calangute police have informed the British High Commission about the incident.