The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Thane has awarded a compensation of Rs 23.75 lakh to the family of a delivery executive who died after being mowed down by a truck here four years ago, reported news agency PTI.

The driver of the offending truck had the "last opportunity" to avoid the accident. But its rear wheels "rolled over the waist and thigh of the deceased," it observed.

"This shows rash and negligence of the driver as well as high speed of the offending vehicle," MACT member R V Mohite said in the order passed on Monday, reported PTI.