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Tragedy Strikes Malad: Teens Die in Scooter Crash
18 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Two 18-year-old college students died after their scooter hit a parked truck.
- The incident occurred on Wednesday night in Malad's Evershine Nagar.
- Victims were active in their church's youth association.
A devastating accident in Malad's Evershine Nagar claimed the lives of two 18-year-old college students, Ridge D'Souza and Kaelyn Fernandes, on Wednesday night. Their scooter collided with a stationary truck, resulting in fatal injuries for both.
Emergency services found the pair bleeding profusely on the road. Kaelyn Fernandes was rushed to Evershine Nursing Home, where she was declared deceased, while Ridge D'Souza succumbed to his injuries at Trauma Care Hospital.
The community, particularly friends from the Our Lady of Lourdes Church youth association, is in shock. The incident highlights ongoing traffic congestion and illegal parking issues in the area, prompting calls for stricter enforcement by activists.
