A tragic late-night accident in Goa has claimed the life of a 23-year-old woman and left her colleague critically injured after a Mini Cooper convertible allegedly rammed into their motorcycle on Sunday. The car was reportedly being driven by 21-year-old Darius Dias, who has since been taken into police custody.

According to authorities, the victims, identified as Diksha Parwadkar and D. Arunkumar, were employed at a five-star hotel in Goa. They were returning home when the speeding vehicle struck their two-wheeler on the Bambolim–Dona Paula road, near Manipal Hospital. The collision was so severe that both riders were thrown off the bike, with reports suggesting the vehicle was flung nearly 50 metres from the impact point. Goa Parasailing Horror: Cable Snaps Mid-Air at Baga Beach, Tourist Falls Into Sea; Shocking Video Surfaces.

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Both victims were rushed to a nearby hospital, where Diksha succumbed to her injuries. Arunkumar remains under treatment and is said to be in serious condition. Goa Paragliding Death: Pune Tourist Shivani Dabale, Pilot Suman Nepali Killed in Paragliding Accident in Querim, Adventure Sports Owner Arrested for ‘Unauthorised’ Operations.

Police revealed that the Mini Cooper involved in the crash bore a temporary registration plate, indicating it had not yet been formally registered in Goa. Reports also suggest the car was recently purchased, as decorative ribbons were still visible on it. 

Darius Dias is the son of local businessman Andrew Dias, who owns bakery and hospitality ventures in the state. A case has been registered against him under Section 106 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which pertains to causing death due to negligence.

Meanwhile, the victim’s family has raised concerns over the investigation, alleging a lack of transparency and accusing authorities of maintaining a “complete blackout” regarding case details.

The incident comes weeks after another fatal crash in North Goa, where a tourist from Bhopal lost his life following a collision involving a Mahindra Thar driven by a teenager, raising fresh concerns over road safety and reckless driving in the region.

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