Delhi Police have broadened their investigation into the Vasant Kunj crash that left 20-year-old American student Yashvendra dead and his friend injured, officials confirmed on Thursday.
The incident occurred near the Nangal Devta red light in Vasant Kunj, where the car they were travelling in overturned into a drain. While the injured female passenger attributed the crash to slippery road conditions, police are not relying solely on that account.
“We are examining every angle — road surface, vehicle speed, driver control, mechanical condition of the car and electronic evidence from the spot,” said a senior police officer involved in the probe. “No single factor will be termed the cause until all aspects are verified.”
The deceased, Yashvendra, was reportedly behind the wheel at the time of the collision. Both he and his friend had met while studying in the United States and were acquainted since then. Police confirmed that the vehicle involved belonged to Yashvendra.
But the investigation isn’t just about assigning blame. Officers are inspecting the car’s brakes, steering system, tyres and other mechanical components to rule out any technical malfunction. A post-mortem report is awaited, along with forensic analysis of CCTV footage from nearby cameras.
Traffic and private property cameras around the area are being reviewed, and investigators have already collected recordings from several locations. Brake marks on the road, the direction in which the car flipped, the nature of the turn and the texture of the road surface are all under scrutiny.
Authorities are also checking whether similar incidents have occurred at the same location before, and if so, whether road conditions played a role. The team conducted a detailed inspection of the crash site on Thursday morning.
As of now, no formal complaint or case has been filed in connection with the incident. Police stated that the investigation is ongoing and that conclusions will only be drawn after a complete technical evaluation.
The case highlights growing concerns over road safety in high-traffic zones across the national capital region, especially near educational hubs where student commuters are frequent.
