Goa Police have filed a case against a 19-year-old Delhi resident, Shaurya Goyal, for negligent driving resulting in the death of a 65-year-old man identified as Bhagat Ram Sharma from Madhya Pradesh. The fatal incident occurred on February 23, 2026, at Happy Bar Junction in North Goa when Goyal, driving his Mahindra Thar at high speed, lost control and collided with another vehicle. The impact of the crash was severe, completely wrecking the car carrying Sharma and three others.

Sharma was critically injured in the collision and was rushed to the hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The police informed that post-mortem procedures have been completed and Sharma's body will be handed over to his family. The accident highlights growing concerns about road safety and reckless driving in Goa, a popular tourist destination where road accidents are increasingly common, often involving tourists.

The incident has sparked discussions about the accountability of drivers and the need for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations in the region. Local authorities are expected to take further measures to prevent such incidents in the future as the number of accidents involving young and reckless drivers continues to rise, endangering lives and raising questions about road safety practices in tourist-heavy areas like Goa.