PANAJI: A Mahindra Scorpio rolled downhill in reverse and crashed into a residential garage in Dona Paula, damaging several vehicles and a compound wall. Panaji Police have registered a case against the woman who was allegedly parking the SUV at the time of the incident.
According to police, the complaint was lodged by Maria Anezia Fernandes, a resident of Good Shepherd Residence, Nagali Hills, Dona Paula. The incident took place on July 11 at around 9.45 am.
Police said Monia Deruz, a resident of Caranzalem, was parking her Mahindra Scorpio (GA-07-C-9001) on a sloping driveway when she allegedly failed to properly secure the vehicle. The SUV then rolled backwards uncontrollably down the slope.
The Scorpio crashed into the complainant’s garage, hitting a parked Toyota Fortuner (GA-05-D-3848), multiple motorcycles inside the garage, and the compound wall, causing significant property damage.
Based on the complaint, Panaji Police have registered Crime No. 124/2026 under Sections 125 and 324(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The investigation is being conducted by HC Rajesh Yeshi of Panaji Police Station.
