India, Jan. 6 -- Three motorcyclists were killed in separate hit-and-run accidents in Navi Mumbai and Raigad on Sunday, once again highlighting concerns over road safety on high-speed corridors and state highways in the region.

According to the police, the first incident occurred in the early hours on Sunday when a 22-year-old motorcyclist, Babusingh Nathusingh Kharwad, a resident of Taloja, was on his way to Panvel in Navi Mumbai along with his friend to collect the latter's mobile phone. When they reached the flyover between Navade and Roadpali, an unidentified speeding truck rammed into their bike from behind, causing severe injuries to Kharwad's thigh and back, leading to profuse bleeding and his death. His friend, Chattarsingh, who ...