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Delhi Mercedes Crash: A 23-year-old man died, and two others were injured after a Mercedes SUV (G63) allegedly rammed into them near a mall on Nelson Mandela Marg in upscale Delhi's Vasant Kunj area early Sunday, police said.

The crash occurred at approximately 2:33 AM, following a PCR call to the Vasant Kunj North police station. Officers arrived at the scene, opposite a mall, to find the severely damaged Mercedes G63, as confirmed by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southwest) Amit Goel.

The victims, all employees of a restaurant in Ambience Mall, were identified as 23-year-old Rohit, 35-year-old Kapil, and 23-year-old Lalit. The trio had just finished their shift and were waiting for a vehicle to take them back to their rented accommodation in Munirka. Police say the three were struck while waiting near an auto stand.

Rohit, a native of Chamoli in Uttarakhand, was declared dead on arrival at the hospital, while Kapil and Lalit remain under medical care.

Delhi Mercedes Crash: What We Know So Far

- Three people were seriously injured late last night in Delhi’s Vasant Kunj when a speeding Mercedes G-Wagon rammed into pedestrians. The accident took place outside Ambience Mall in the Vasant Kunj area of southwest Delhi.

- Preliminary investigations revealed that the high-performance Mercedes first hit a divider, causing it to lose control. The car then collided with a pole before veering sharply towards the auto stand where the three pedestrians were waiting.

- The driver of the vehicle, 29-year-old Shivam from Karol Bagh, was arrested by police. He was reportedly on his way home from a wedding and was accompanied by his wife and elder brother at the time of the crash.

- The SUV is registered in the name of Abhishek, a friend of the accused, according to authorities. The police also stated that Shivam, an engineer working for a software company in Noida, recently got married.

"He attended a marriage function nearby and was returning home when his vehicle lost control near the stretch close to the mall," a source told News agency PTI.

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- His wife and brother, who were in the vehicle at the time, did not sustain major injuries in the crash.

- The police mentioned that an initial test with a liquor meter showed no signs of alcohol consumption. "However, as part of the standard procedure, a medical examination was also conducted to confirm whether the accused had consumed alcohol. Further investigation is ongoing," said a senior police officer.

- Later in the day, Rohit's family members alleged that the SUV was overspeeding. His uncle, Balwant Singh, told police and media persons that the vehicle came at a very high speed, lost control, and mowed down the three who were merely waiting to go home after a long day at work.

- Family members said that Rohit earned around Rs 15,000 per month working as a chef in a restaurant inside Ambience Mall. His family, including his elder brother Chandan, sister, and parents, live in Uttarakhand.
"He would send back most of his earnings to support his parents. His death is a severe blow to the family," his uncle added.

- Crime and forensic teams inspected the spot on Sunday morning and collected samples from the vehicle, including airbag deployment patterns, skid marks, and the angle of impact.

- CCTV footage from the mall entrance and nearby street cameras is also being examined to determine the precise speed of the vehicle and to corroborate eyewitness accounts.

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- Residents and shopkeepers of the area, who reached the spot shortly after the incident, told police that they heard a loud crash. A senior officer said both surviving victims would be examined further once their medical condition stabilises.

- An FIR under sections 281 (rash or negligent driving or riding on a public way), 125(A) (act endangering life or personal safety of others), and 106(1) (causing death by negligence) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita has been registered.

( With PTI Inputs )

 

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