Vadodara Car Crash: Accused Denies Drunk Driving, Blames Potholes for Losing Control
Vadodara car crash: Eyewitnesses claim Rakshit Chaurasia seemed intoxicated. Police are investigating, and the car owner has also been arrested.
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Rakshit Ravish Chaurasia, the 23-year-old accused of crashing into multiple vehicles in Vadodara, resulting in the death of a woman and injuries to four others, denied being intoxicated at the time of the accident. The crash occurred around 12:30 a.m. near Muktanand Cross Roads in the Karelibaug area, following which Chaurasia was arrested, confirmed Deputy Commissioner of Police Panna Momaya.
Eyewitnesses at the scene alleged that Chaurasia appeared intoxicated and was heard shouting, “Another round, another round,” after stepping out of the car. However, he later told reporters that he was driving at 50 kmph when he lost control due to potholes on the road.
“The car lost control because of potholes. I was not drunk. I want to meet the deceased’s family because it was my fault, and whatever they decide should happen,” he said. Expressing remorse, Chaurasia admitted that merely apologising would be inadequate.
He further claimed that he had not attended any party but had gone for Holika Dahan and reiterated that he was sober. Explaining the incident, he said, “The car was automatic… when the airbags deployed, I panicked and mistakenly pressed the accelerator instead of the brakes.” When questioned about the girl’s name he shouted after exiting the car, he claimed it was a random name spoken in panic.
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