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17‑Year‑Old Driver of Audi Kills Man in Delhi Accident

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17‑Year‑Old Driver of Audi Kills Man in Delhi Accident
Photo: The drivers of the other vehicles did not sustain injuries in the crash, the police said. (HT photo/file)

At about 2 a.m. on October 4, a 17‑year‑old boy drove an Audi in the Kishangarh area of Delhi to celebrate his birthday. The vehicle struck a 45‑year‑old pedestrian, Uma Shankar, who was later declared dead at JPN Apex Trauma Centre. The crash also involved three other vehicles, none of which sustained injuries. Police said the Audi was not owned by the boy’s family and are investigating whether it was rented or owned by a friend. The driver was arrested, booked for rash driving and causing death by negligence, and was produced before the Juvenile Justice Board via video conferencing. The vehicles involved were seized in accordance with the law. The incident was reported opposite the CNG Pump, Red Light, Kishangarh, by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southwest) Amit Goel.

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