Nearly a fortnight after a biker was killed after an SUV rammed into his vehicle in Dwarka, Delhi, the 17-year-old allegedly behind the wheel of the Scorpio car has been released on bail with officials citing his Class 10 board examinations.
The accident took place at 11.57 a.m on Feb. 3 near Lal Bahadur Shastri College, which is under the jurisdiction of Dwarka South police station.Officers found a Scorpio, a cab and a motorcycle involved in the collision.
The 23-year-old motorcyclist, identified as Sahil Dhaneshra, was declared dead at the spot.
Ajit Singh, who was driving the Dzire taxi involved in the crash, suffered injuries and was taken to IGI Hospital for treatment. Police said his statement has been recorded, while doctors are yet to issue a final assessment of his condition.
Meanwhile, officers apprehended the Scorpio driver during the course of the investigation. Authorities confirmed the teenager did not hold a valid driving licence at the time of the collision. Being a minor, he was presented before the Juvenile Justice Board and later sent to an observation home.
According to NDTV, the JJB granted the teenager interim bail on Feb. 10.
Inna Makan, the mother of Dhaneshra, told ANI, “The Scorpio driver did not apply the brakes after the collision. Even a cab driver has been seriously injured in the accident. This is a criminal activity. Some people think that they can do anything on the road because their parents are wealthy; this is a criminal mentality. This is not just an accident. My son died due to their fun reel."
Police have taken possession of all three vehicles involved in the collision and subjected them to mechanical checks. Officials said registration papers have been examined and CCTV footage from nearby locations has been secured as part of the investigation.
Initial assessments indicate that the Scorpio struck the motorcycle travelling in the opposite direction before crashing into a Dzire parked along the roadside.
Dwarka DCP Ankit Singh told NDTV that investigators are continuing to piece together the circumstances that led to the accident.
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