17-year-old rents Audi crashes into 3 vehicles in Delhi, kills pedestrian
A 17-year-old driver in Delhi caused a fatal accident after renting an Audi through an online application, resulting in the death of a 45-year-old pedestrian. Police have registered an FIR and are investigating the rental company's verification processes regarding the minor's age and driving credentials.
Why it matters
The incident highlights potential regulatory gaps in online vehicle rental platforms and the ongoing issue of underage driving in urban India.
NEW DELHI: A 17-year-old allegedly crashed an Audi car he had rented for a friend's birthday into three vehicles in southwest Delhi's Kishangarh, killing a pedestrian, police sources said on Thursday.The teenager had rented the car through an online app for Rs 16,000 for a night, the source said.The accident took place around 2.30am on October 4 near a CNG pump at the Kishangarh red light. The juvenile allegedly rammed the car into three vehicles while driving recklessly, the source said.The pedestrian, Umashankar, 45, a resident of Kishangarh, sustained serious injuries in the collision and was rushed to JPN Apex Trauma Centre, where he was declared dead."During the investigation, police apprehended the juvenile driver and produced him before the Juvenile Justice Board through video conferencing," said the police source.Police seized all the vehicles, including the Audi, and registered an FIR at Kishangarh…
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