According to the FIR filed by Delhi Police, the Mercedes involved in the fatal crash was being driven in a reckless, zigzag manner before the collision. The car, registered under the name of the accused’s friend, hit a two-wheeler carrying two people near a flyover in South Delhi.
The report mentions that after the initial impact, the car did not stop immediately. It dragged the victims for several meters along the road, causing critical injuries that led to their deaths. Eyewitnesses stated that the driver appeared to lose control while overtaking other vehicles at high speed.
Police officials noted that the driver fled the scene but was later traced through CCTV footage and vehicle registration data. The accused has been booked under sections related to rash and negligent driving causing death. Authorities are now verifying whether alcohol or other substances played a role in the incident.
“The car hit the bike from behind, and both riders were thrown onto the road. The vehicle kept moving for some distance before stopping,” the FIR quoted a witness as saying.
The police have seized the car for forensic examination and are coordinating with the victim’s families as the investigation continues.
Author’s summary: The FIR reveals the Mercedes was driven recklessly, striking and dragging two victims in Delhi, leading to their deaths as police trace and arrest the fleeing driver.