Speeding Mercedes hits another car, chain-collision kills woman; cops son held
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A 70-year-old woman was killed on Saturday morning in a chain collision when a speeding Mercedes allegedly crashed into a WagonR, which then rammed into a delivery tempo in Narela’s Mamurpur village in Outer Delhi, said police. Identified as Urmila Devi, the woman was standing by the roadside when she was hit. She was taken to a hospital, where doctors declared her dead, officers added. The accident took place around 8 am in front of Himalaya Apartments, according to the police. The Mercedes was allegedly being driven by Shubham, 27, the son of a Sub-Inspector posted with the Haryana Police. Officers said Shubham was returning from a party at a friend’s house when the accident occurred. He was arrested from the spot, said officers.Preliminary investigation has found that the Mercedes collided head-on with a WagonR coming from the opposite direction, according to officers. Due to the impact of the collision, the WagonR then collided with a delivery tempo. Urmila, who was standing along the roadside, was thrown onto the road and was run over. An animal and bird lover, she was often seen by the roadside feeding pigeons and stray animals. She lived in Mamurpur with her two sons and other family members, said officers. The WagonR driver, identified as Narendra, also sustained injuries in the crash. His wife, Geeta, was travelling with him but escaped with no significant injuries, police said, adding that local residents helped take the injured to hospital. Deputy Commissioner of Police Shobhit D Saxena said all vehicles involved in the accident have been seized. Police also conducted videography of the scene and got the woman’s post-mortem examination conducted before handing over the body to her family. Blood samples of accused sent for alcohol test Police said local residents alleged that Shubham was driving under the influence of alcohol. A blood sample has been collected and sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) for examination. Police said it would be clear whether he had consumed alcohol at the time of the accident only after the FSL report was received.Story continues below this ad According to the preliminary enquiry, Shubham was returning after attending a party at a friend’s house. Police are also examining CCTV footage and statements of eyewitnesses as part of the investigation. An eyewitness claimed that Shubham was driving at high speed and appeared to be intoxicated. A bottle of liquor and beer was also allegedly found in the Mercedes. However, the claim that he was drunk at the time of the crash is yet to be established through the forensic examination. The crash was severe, with both airbags of the Mercedes opening after the collision. Police have registered a case under provisions relating to causing death by negligence and other sections. Further investigation is underway.
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