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Mumbai Biker Riddhi Thakkar Dies After Avenger Motorcycle Brake Failure
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 06:49 PM
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Riddhi Thakkar, a 24‑year‑old motorbike rider from Mumbai, was killed in a crash on 15 September when the Avenger motorcycle she was riding suffered brake failure.
On 15 September, 24‑year‑old motorbike rider Riddhi Thakkar lost her life in a traffic accident in Mumbai.
According to police reports, Thakkar was riding an Avenger motorcycle when the vehicle’s braking system failed, causing her to collide with a parked car on the busy street.
The Mumbai Traffic Police are investigating the incident and have requested the manufacturer of the Avenger model to review its braking components.
Thakkar’s family has expressed their grief and urged authorities to ensure better safety checks for motorbike owners.
The incident has raised concerns about the maintenance standards of popular motorcycle models in the city.
According to police reports, Thakkar was riding an Avenger motorcycle when the vehicle’s braking system failed, causing her to collide with a parked car on the busy street.
The Mumbai Traffic Police are investigating the incident and have requested the manufacturer of the Avenger model to review its braking components.
Thakkar’s family has expressed their grief and urged authorities to ensure better safety checks for motorbike owners.
The incident has raised concerns about the maintenance standards of popular motorcycle models in the city.