Speeding SUV crashes in Delhi killing driver injuring six

Speeding SUV Crash in South East Delhi

A speeding SUV crashed into the central verge near south east Delhi’s Sarai Kale Khan. The vehicle flipped three times and hit the divider. The crash killed the 26-year-old driver and injured six of his relatives. They were returning from an engagement party in the early hours of Monday.

Victim and Passengers Identified

Police identified the driver as Harsh, who was studying for competitive exams. The other passengers were Gagan (19), Maan (16), and Nikhil, Yuvraj, Lalit, and Bhisham, all in their 20s. They are all cousins, and the car belongs to Harsh’s parents.

Details of the Incident

A passerby informed police about the incident around 2:30 am. The passerby noted that there were several people in the vehicle and that it was traveling from Barapullah to Sarai Kale Khan, according to deputy commissioner of police (south east) Dr. Hemant Tiwari.

Accident Scene and Casualties

At the accident scene, police found the vehicle, a white Mahindra Scorpio, stuck on the central verge. The vehicle had extensive damage to the bonnet and front windscreen. The occupants were unconscious and were rushed to the AIIMS Trauma Centre. Harsh was declared dead on arrival. A police officer stated, “Others are out of danger though undergoing treatment but Nikhil is still critical.”

Statements from Survivors

Two of the cousins, who were stable, told police that they were all related and lived in Hapur. They said they had attended an engagement party at Ullas Bhawan in Sarojini Nagar. They were returning when the car was at high speed on the downward slope. It hit the divider and flipped three times. It is unclear why Harsh lost control of the vehicle. A medical examination has been conducted, and police suspect some were inebriated. Blood test results are still awaited.

Legal Action and Road Safety Data

A case has been registered under sections 106 (causing death by negligence), 281 (rash and negligent driving), and 125 (acts endangering life) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The investigation is ongoing.