A speeding, intoxicated Thar driver’s collision with a Bolero in Gurugram’s Sohna Chowk led to the death of a victim after four days, while his injured sister remains on a ventilator. The accused, Rohit Yadav, was arrested and later succumbed to injuries.
A tragic accident in Gurugram’s Sohna Chowk resulted from a drunk and speeding Thar driver colliding with a Bolero, causing severe injuries to a family. The victim, 19-year-old Divansh, died four days later, while his sister battles for her life on a ventilator.
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Following a collision at Gurugram’s Sohna Chowk on Friday, a speeding Thar vehicle driven by a drunk driver plowed into a Bolero, leaving four family members gravely injured. The accident occurred around 5:15 PM when the black Thar struck the Bolero, which was carrying a single family. Among those hurt was 19-year-old Divansh, who was initially listed in critical condition. His elder sister also suffered severe injuries and remains life-bound on a ventilator at Gurugram Hospital.
The driver, identified as Rohit Yadav from Sanjay Nagar, reportedly became belligerent immediately after the crash, threatening the victims before fleeing the scene. Witnesses say he was heavily intoxicated, staggering even after the impact. Onlookers intervened, restraining him until police arrived. Yadav was arrested later that night under Sections 337 and 338 of the IPC for endangering life and-property. Authorities also discovered an illicit blue-red emergency light affixed to the Thar’s windshield, a violation that escalated the charges. The vehicle was impounded, and investigations into prior offences began.
But the tragedy deepened. Divansh’s condition deteriorated steadily over four days, with medical teams battling to stabilize him. His family remained at his bedside, hopeful yet fearful. Meanwhile, his sister’s health grew precarious, her breathing managed solely by a ventilator. Despite exhaustive efforts, the young man’s life slipped away at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, the 19th day after the accident. His sister’s ongoing battle underscores the accident’s devastating ripple effects.
CCTV footage from the area has emerged, capturing the Thar’s reckless pace moments before impact. The grainy video reveals Yadav swerving erratically through traffic, ignoring signals. After the crash, he allegedly brandished threats against the family, claiming police protection shielded him from consequences. Local residents describe him as a repeat offender, often seen under the influence and driving dangerously.
Hospital sources confirm Yadav sustained injuries but recovered quickly. He was discharged within hours of his arrest, only to be readmitted after complaining of chest pains—a sequence that culminated in his unexpected demise yesterday. His death, while shocking, aligns with earlier reports suggesting his critical condition post-crash had been stable.
The incident has reignited calls for stricter enforcement against drink-driving and unauthorized vehicle modifications. Sohna Chowk, a known congestion point, now stands under scrutiny for its oversight of reckless driving. Police officials have pledged to review traffic management protocols but have yet to announce specific reforms. The case file remains open, with further charges pending against Yadav’s accomplices. Family members, meanwhile, prepare for a second tragic funeral, their lives irrevocably altered by a moment of careless speed.
