Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Mumbai Schoolgirl Injured in Motorcycle Hit-and-Run Near Mithibai College
A 15-year-old girl in Mumbai was hit by a motorcycle near Mithibai College.
She was hurt while traveling to or crossing a road, according to different reports.
The reports disagree about whether the crash happened on August 18 or August 22.
They also mention different nearby roads.
One report says the rider drove away after the crash.
Another says police detained a 20-year-old college student suspected of riding the motorcycle.
The girl was treated at Nanavati Hospital and was reported to be stable and discharged.
Police are using CCTV and a video shared online to investigate what happened.
A 15-year-old schoolgirl was injured after a motorcycle allegedly struck her near Mithibai College in Vile Parle West.
Reports give different dates and locations, citing August 18 near Gulmohar Road or August 22 on N.S. Road No. 1.
One account says the rider fled, while another reports that Juhu Police detained a 20-year-old college student.
The girl suffered injuries to her head, legs and hands and was later discharged from Nanavati Hospital.
Juhu Police registered a case and examined CCTV footage, including video of the incident shared online.
- Who
- A 15-year-old schoolgirl was injured; reports identify a 20-year-old college student as detained in one account, while another describes the rider as unidentified.
- What
- A motorcycle allegedly struck the girl in a reported hit-and-run incident.
- When
- Reports place the incident on either August 18 or the morning of August 22, 2026.
- Where
- Near Mithibai College in Vile Parle West, with reports citing Gulmohar Road near Starbucks or N.S. Road No. 1.
- Why
- Juhu Police are investigating the collision, identifying the motorcycle and determining the rider’s actions after the crash.
Account Describing an Unidentified Rider
Account Reporting a Detention
Rider’s status
Account Describing an Unidentified Rider
The rider allegedly fled after hitting the girl and was described as unidentified while police examined CCTV to trace the person.
Account Reporting a Detention
A separate report says Juhu Police detained a 20-year-old college student allegedly riding the motorcycle on Saturday.
Date and location
Account Describing an Unidentified Rider
One report places the crash on the morning of August 22 on N.S. Road No. 1, while the girl was crossing the road.
Account Reporting a Detention
Another report dates it to August 18 at about 8:20 a.m. on Gulmohar Road near Starbucks, saying the girl was walking to tuition.
- Victim
- 15-year-old schoolgirl, identified in one report as Ghai Samika Kaur
- Reported injury
- Injuries to the head, legs and hands; she was described as stable
- Treatment
- She was taken to Nanavati Hospital and later discharged
- Suspect
- One report says Juhu Police detained a 20-year-old college student; another says the rider remained unidentified
- Police case
- Juhu Police registered a case concerning the alleged hit-and-run
- Evidence
- CCTV footage and a video of the accident shared online are being examined
- Reported location
- Near Mithibai College in Vile Parle West; accounts cite Gulmohar Road and N.S. Road No. 1
