Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Surat Biker Dies in Overtaking Attempt
A 29-year-old man named Nikunj Savani was riding his motorcycle with a friend named Ketan in Surat, Gujarat.
He tried to overtake a bus from the left side of the road.
His motorcycle skidded and got stuck under the bus's rear tire.
The bus kept moving, and another motorcycle coming from the wrong direction also hit them.
Nikunj was badly hurt and died in the hospital.
Ketan had minor injuries and was shocked.
The police are investigating and have started a case against the bus driver.
They are also looking into the role of the other motorcyclist who was driving on the wrong side.
29-year-old Nikunj Savani died in Surat after attempting to overtake a bus from the left.
His motorcycle skidded and got crushed under the bus's rear tire.
Another motorcycle coming from the wrong direction also collided with Savani's vehicle.
Savani was declared dead at a private hospital, while his pillion rider Ketan sustained minor injuries.
Police have registered a case against the bus driver and are investigating the role of the unidentified wrong-side motorcyclist.
- Who
- Nikunj Savani (29) and Ketan (pillion rider)
- What
- Fatal road accident due to overtaking attempt
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Surat, Gujarat
- Why
- Attempt to overtake a bus from the left
- Victim
- Nikunj Savani (29)
- Location
- Surat, Gujarat
- Incident Type
- Road Accident
- Cause
- Attempt to overtake from left
- Status
- Case registered, investigation ongoing
