Vadodara: A woman was killed and two others were injured after a speeding car in Gujarat’s Vadodara on Thursday night. The incident, which took place near the Amrapali complex, was captured on CCTV. The car was driven by a young man, named Rakshit Chaurasia. His friend was also sitting next to him when the accident took place.
Due to the impact of the collision, the airbags of the car were opened. The front portion of the car was completely damaged. According to reports, the car collided with a two-wheeler. The woman who died in the accident was riding the scooty. Meanwhile, the injured were rushed to a hospital. Locals came rushing to the accident site. They managed to nab the driver.
Who Is Rakshit Chaurasia?
Chaurasia was driving a Volkswagen Virtus GT Plus black car with the number plate – GJ06RA687. As per the preliminary investigation, he is originally from Varanasi and studies in the Faculty of Law at MS University in Vadodara, reported ABP News.
The CCTV footage shows the car moving at an estimated speed of over 100 kmph. Eyewitnesses reported that the vehicle took a sharp turn, which caused it to hit the two-wheeler.
Chaurasia’s friend who was in the car at the time of the accident has been identified as Meet Chauhan. Notably, Chauhan owned the car. He managed to flee from the spot. The police launched a manhunt operation to nab Chauhan.
In a video circulating online, Chauhan, coming out of the car in a white T-shirt is heard saying, “Chhod merko, chu**ya insaan. Mera kuch nahi hai, wo gaadi chala raha tha (I did not do anything, he was driving the car).” Meanwhile, Chaurasia, in a black T-shirt, remained inside, calling out to his friend.
Visuals From The Spot:
As the gathering crowd surrounded Chaurasia, he as seen behaving erratically, shouting Another round, Another round, then a girl’s name, Nikita, Nikita, before suddenly chanting ‘Om Namah Shivay.’ Bystanders even reportedly beat him up. Notably, Chaurasiya was allegedly in a drunken state.
“A car was moving from Sangam to Muktananad crossroad. It met with an accident while overspeeding. The police reached the spot and arrested one accused, Rakshit Ravish Chaurasia… Search to arrest the other accused, Meet Chauhan, is underway… One woman has died and four others are injured… It is a case of drink and drive… Further legal is underway,” DCP Panna Momaya told reporters.
The car involved in the accident was registered under Deon Technology Pvt Ltd. Senior police officials, along with local BJP leaders, including the city BJP president and the area’s MP, visited the site following the incident. The tragic crash led to the cancellation of the ongoing Rangotsav program, which was being held in the locality as part of Holi celebrations.
