Pune Viral Video: Drunk Driver Crashes Speeding Car Into Divider, Crushes Delivery Man’s Scooter On NIBM Road In Kondhwa; Probe Launched | Video screengrab
Pune: A shocking case of reckless driving was reported near RIMS School on NIBM Road in Pune’s Kondhwa around 4 am on Monday when a drunk driver lost control of his vehicle, crashed into a divider and ran over a parked Suzuki Burgman scooter belonging to a delivery rider.
Crash Caught On Camera
A video of the crash has surfaced on the internet, showing the black car crushing the Burgman scooter under its wheels. The driver can be seen fleeing away from the spot immediately despite multiple calls by locals to stop his vehicle. A man recording the crash can be heard screaming the number on the car’s number plate, “MH12TK1463.”
The impact of the crash completely destroyed the two-wheeler along with all the delivery items before the driver fled the scene. The delivery rider, who had momentarily parked his scooter, was left devastated as his only livelihood was crushed instantly.
Reports quoting eyewitnesses described how the speeding car swerved dangerously before hitting the divider and ramming into the parked scooter. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. However, the incident has raised serious concerns among residents, who say reckless driving incidents, especially at night, are increasing in the area.
Police Launches Probe To Track Down Accused Driver
Locals have urged Pune Police to take stricter action against drunk driving, including increasing patrols and imposing harsher penalties on offenders. With road accidents due to intoxicated driving becoming more frequent, citizens are demanding immediate steps to ensure the safety of both commuters and pedestrians. Authorities have launched an investigation into the crash and are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the driver responsible for the incident.
Horrific Vadodara Accident That Claimed One Life
This accident comes just days after a similar tragic incident in Gujarat’s Vadodara, where a high-speed car ploughed into multiple vehicles in the Karelibagh area, claiming the life of a woman and leaving several others injured.
The horrific accident, caught on CCTV near Amrapali Complex, showed the car moving at over 100 kmph before taking a sharp turn, causing panic among bystanders. While some managed to flee, others were not as lucky. The reckless driving resulted in one fatality on the spot and left at least four to five people seriously injured. Three two-wheelers were also damaged in the crash.
Police identified the driver as Rakshit Ravish Chaurasia, a law student at MS University. He was arrested and a case of drunk driving was filed against him.
