Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Teenager Arrested in Fatal SUV Crash at Verna, Goa
A 19-year-old driving an SUV hit two women while they were crossing the road in Verna, Goa.
One woman, Anisha Borkar, died at the scene.
The other woman, Akshata Naik, was critically injured.
The driver, Jonathan Xavier Pereira, has been arrested and faces charges related to the accident.
The women worked at a pharmaceutical company in Verna and were on their way to work when the incident happened.
A 23-year-old woman died in a car accident in Verna.
A teenager driving an SUV hit two women.
The accident occurred near the Hyundai showroom in Verna.
The accused, Jonathan Xavier Pereira, has been arrested.
The accident happened at around 8:20 am.
- Who
- Jonathan Xavier Pereira (19), Anisha Borkar (deceased), Akshata Naik (injured).
- What
- A teenager crashed an SUV into two pedestrians, resulting in one death and one critical injury.
- When
- Around 8:20 am Saturday morning.
- Where
- Verna, near Hyundai showroom
- Why
- The SUV was driven in a rash and negligent manner.
- Victim 1
- Anisha Borkar, 23
- Victim 1 Residence
- Quepem
- Victim 2
- Akshata Naik
- Victim 2 Residence
- Ulga, Karwar
- Accused
- Jonathan Xavier Pereira, 19
- Accused Residence
- Agasaim
- Accident Location
- Verna, near Hyundai showroom
- Charges
- Sections 281, 125 (B), 106 (1) of BNS and Sections 196, 190 (2) of M V Act