In a tragic incident in Pen, Maharashtra, Eknath Kisan Kinjawade, a 53-year-old autorickshaw driver, lost his life after his vehicle plunged into the Bhogavati river while attempting to dodge a pothole. The accident occurred near the Hanuman temple in Ganpatiwadi village on Wednesday afternoon. Kinjawade was transporting goods for his son's engagement, scheduled for the following day, and had a co-passenger, Bhushan Patil, who suffered serious injuries and is currently hospitalized. According to police reports, the driver may have been startled by a speeding motorcycle, leading to the loss of control. The absence of protective crash barriers at the accident site has raised concerns among locals, who are blaming authorities for neglecting road safety. A case has been registered against the unidentified motorcyclist for rash and negligent driving, as well as causing death under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Motor Vehicles Act.