A 30-year-old woman, Sandhya AS, was tragically killed in Bengaluru after being struck by a speeding Mercedes Benz driven by a 20-year-old man, Dhanush, who was under the influence of alcohol. The incident occurred near Kengeri Traffic and Transit Management Centre (TTMC) on November 2nd, highlighting the dangers of drunk driving and the need for stricter enforcement.
Hunt Oil Company has agreed to pay $30 million to a Texas woman who was severely injured in a car crash caused by a Hunt Oil employee driving under the influence. The settlement comes on the eve of trial and is believed to be the highest ever in Dallas County for this type of injury.
Suga, a member of the popular K-pop group BTS, has been involved in a drunk driving incident while serving his mandatory military service in South Korea. His blood alcohol content (BAC) was reportedly eight times over the legal limit, leading to a criminal investigation and discussions about potential consequences, including fines and potential prison time. The incident has sparked online conversations about the severity of his actions and the impact on his career.
A string of car accidents across India on Friday resulted in multiple fatalities, including a college student in Hyderabad who died after his car crashed into a flyover. The incidents highlight the dangers of speeding and drunk driving, with police investigating several cases.
A drunk driver in Silchar, Assam, went on a rampage with his SUV, hitting pedestrians and vehicles, injuring 15 people before being stopped by a bad road. The incident caused panic in the town.
Mihir Shah, the prime accused in the BMW hit-and-run case in Mumbai, has confessed to being intoxicated while driving the car that crashed into a scooter, resulting in the death of a pillion rider and injuries to the scooterist. Police investigations reveal that Shah consumed alcohol in two phases, first at a bar and then during the drive to Marine Drive. He expressed remorse for the accident, but his actions and statements raise questions about his awareness of the situation.
A 45-year-old woman tragically lost her life after a speeding BMW, driven by the son of a Shiv Sena leader, rammed into her bike in Mumbai. This marks the third fatal drunk driving incident in Maharashtra in just two months, sparking outrage and highlighting the growing concern over reckless driving and lax enforcement of traffic rules. The incident follows the controversial Pune Porsche case and a similar incident in Nagpur, raising serious questions about road safety measures and the need for stricter action against drunk driving offenders.
On Saturday night, Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon and her driver allegedly faced an attack by a mob in Mumbai following accusations of rash driving. The incident reportedly occurred on Carter Road in Bandra, where the actress’s driver is alleged to have injured three people after hitting them with the vehicle. The situation escalated into an altercation as the crowd became enraged, prompting Tandon to exit her car in an attempt to address them. However, she was reportedly pushed and struck during the confrontation, which was captured on video that has since gone viral on social media.
According to reports, the actress was allegedly intoxicated and verbally and physically assaulted the victims. Videos have emerged showing the victims claiming injuries and threatening legal action. Tandon, on the other hand, requested the crowd not to push her.
Meanwhile, police authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident, forming multiple teams to examine different aspects of the case. The probe is also focusing on a separate Porsche car crash allegedly involving a juvenile driver.
Following a fatal Porsche accident in Pune, where a drunk-driving minor was allegedly granted bail after writing an essay, citizens have taken to innovative forms of protest, including satirical messages on their vehicles. The Pune police are now investigating the role of an MLA in the case, while medical staff have been arrested for destroying the minor’s blood samples. The minor has been sent to a remand home, and the issue has gained momentum on social media, with people demanding justice for the victims.
In a shocking turn of events, the mother of the 17-year-old involved in the fatal Pune Porsche accident is suspected of providing her blood sample to be swapped with that of her son to alter the alcohol test results. The police are investigating her role in the alleged cover-up attempt.
