Delhi Mercedes Crash: Beer Bottles Found In Car; Unemployed Accused Had Bought Luxury Sedan From Friend

Jagran Correspondent, New Delhi: A 70-year-old woman was killed after being caught in a violent chain collision involving a Mercedes and a WagonR in Delhi’s Narela. The Mercedes, allegedly driven by the son of a Sonipat police sub-inspector, rammed the WagonR head-on, sending both vehicles spinning into a nearby cargo tempo.

The elderly woman, identified as Urmila, was caught between the vehicles and died on the spot. The husband and wife travelling in the WagonR were injured, while the Mercedes driver survived after the car’s airbags deployed. Police suspect the accused was driving under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash.

Shubham Was Unemployed, Had Purchased Car From Friend

As per police, Sub-Inspector Prahlad Sharma's 21-year-old son, Shubham, was returning home from a party at around 8 am in his Mercedes-Benz E 220d when the accident occurred. He had purchased the Mercedes from a friend, but the papers had not been transferred yet. The police further added that Shubham, an MA graduate, is unemployed.

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Bottles Of Liquor, Beer Found In Car

According to eyewitnesses, the accused's car had a bottle of liquor and beer in its cup holder. Police said that a blood sample has been taken and sent to a lab to determine whether Shubham was intoxicated.

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Car Details

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class E220d is a premium luxury diesel sedan. Its ex-showroom price in India starts at around Rs 82 lakh. The car is powered by a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder diesel engine that produces approximately 194 to 197 bhp and 440 Nm of torque. The E-Class is known for its luxury, comfortable ride, and powerful engine. This model also offers a host of advanced technology and safety features.