Speeding Mercedes driven by cop’s son triggers chain collision, Delhi woman killed

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.

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.

A bottle of liquor was also allegedly found in the Mercedes. Police said Shubham’s blood sample has been collected and sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) for examination to ascertain if he had consumed alcohol at the time of the accident.

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.