Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Speeding Fortuner Allegedly Hits Motorcycle, Killing Two Brothers in Maharashtra
Two brothers were riding home on a motorcycle in Maharashtra.
A fast-moving Toyota Fortuner allegedly came from the wrong side of the road.
It crashed head-on into their motorcycle near an IT Park.
The crash happened late Wednesday night.
Both brothers died at the scene.
They worked at a hotel in Prozone Mall.
The SUV driver left before police arrived.
Police are searching for the driver and investigating what happened.
Two brothers, Nikhil Ankush Arke and Kapil Ankusk Arke, were killed in a motorcycle-SUV collision.
The crash occurred near the IT Park in Chikalthana MIDC, Maharashtra, late Wednesday night.
Police said the Toyota Fortuner was allegedly traveling on the wrong side of the road and speeding.
Kapil had reportedly gone to pick up Nikhil after his work shift at Prozone Mall.
The SUV driver fled the scene, and police launched a search while investigating the crash.
- Who
- Brothers Nikhil Ankush Arke and Kapil Ankusk Arke were killed; police are searching for the Fortuner driver.
- What
- A speeding Toyota Fortuner allegedly traveling on the wrong side of the road hit the brothers’ motorcycle.
- When
- Late Wednesday night, at around 12:15 a.m. as the brothers were returning home.
- Where
- Near the IT Park in the Chikalthana MIDC area of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra.
- Why
- Police said the SUV was allegedly speeding and traveling in the wrong direction; the exact circumstances remain under investigation.
- Victims
- Nikhil Ankush Arke and Kapil Ankusk Arke
- Vehicle involved
- Toyota Fortuner
- Crash location
- Behind the IT Park, Chikalthana MIDC area
- District
- Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra
- Approximate time
- Around 12:15 a.m. late Wednesday night
- Reported cause
- The SUV was allegedly speeding and traveling on the wrong side of the road
- Investigation status
- The driver reportedly fled; police launched a search