New Delhi, February 18 A new video, purportedly showing the immediate aftermath of the fatal SUV crash in Dwarka that killed a 23-year-old motorcyclist, has surfaced on social media. In the video, the accused driver and his sister can be seen attempting to shift the blame onto the victim when confronted by locals.
The video, reportedly recorded by a passerby moments after the February 3 crash, shows the victim, Sahil Dhaneshra, lying motionless on the roadside, while the SUV involved in the accident can be seen nearby after colliding with a taxi.
In the clip, a large crowd can be seen gathered near the victim’s body, while his damaged motorcycle lies mangled in the middle of the road with broken parts scattered across the area.
The taxi, which the SUV hit after colliding with the motorcycle, can be seen in a severely damaged state.
The clip also shows locals confronting the accused, a 17-year-old driver, and his sister. At one point, bystanders can be seen attempting to stop the duo from leaving the scene, with one shouting that the driver was trying to escape after killing a man.
The video also captures an argument between the bystanders and the accused’s sister, in which she can be heard defending her brother by claiming that the motorcyclist was speeding.
According to the clip, some locals question how the taxi suffered such heavy damage if it was not driven at a high speed. The accused can be seen attempting to blame the victim for the crash.
Police sources said the video is being examined to verify its authenticity.
Sahil, a final-year BBA student who had discontinued his studies due to financial constraints, was on his way to work when the Mahindra Scorpio N, allegedly driven by the 17-year-old boy, collided head-on with his bike near the Lal Bahadur Shastri College in Dwarka.
The accident was reported around 12 noon on February 3.
The SUV later crashed into a stationary taxi, injuring its driver.
Police said the accused initially claimed to be 19 years old but was later found to be a minor after document verification.
He was apprehended and produced before the Juvenile Justice Board. His father was fined under the Motor Vehicles Act for allegedly allowing a minor to drive.
The victim’s mother, a single parent, has alleged that reckless driving for social media reels led to her son’s death, demanding strict punishment for those responsible.
Police are examining whether any reel was being recorded at the time of the crash.