Vadodara car crash: Accused was picked up by police last month in another case, let off after apology

Rakshit Chaurasia, the accused in a car crash in Vadodara that killed a woman and injured four others on March 13, had been picked up by the police last month following a complaint by a lawyer. He, however, was freed after he tendered an apology.

According to reports, a group of youths created a commotion during a party in their apartment in Fatehgunj on February 19, prompting the lawyer and his family members to ask them to lower the sound. The youngsters, however, allegedly threatened and abused him. 

People living in the area gathered below the apartment and confronted the youths. Alerted by the lawyer, the police reached the spot and picked up the youths.

Reports said the youths were allowed to go after they gave a written apology and the lawyer and his family members agreed to settle the matter.

Two of the youths involved in this incident—Rakshit Chaurasia and Pranshu Chauhan—were also allegedly involved in the fatal car crash in Karelibaug on Thursday.

Chaurasia was behind the wheel when their speeding car crashed into two two-wheelers, killing a woman and leaving four others injured. The accident occurred around 12.30 am near Muktanand cross roads. 

Eyewitnesses told police that Chaurasia apeared intoxicated and was screaming "another round, another round" after coming out of the car, the official said. The CCTV visuals showed the speeding car hitting two scooters, knocking down the riders and dragging them along before coming to a halt.

According to police, Chaurasiya, who hails from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, is a law student and lives in a PG accommodation in Vadodara.