In a devastating incident reminiscing a movie sequence, a speeding Creta car driven by an intoxicated man jumped a divider, went airborne, and collided head-on with an Activa scooter on the Naroda-Dehgam Road of Ahmedabad.

The horrific accident claimed the lives of two young men, Amit Rathod (26) and Vishal Rathod (27), who were killed instantly.  

The tragedy occurred late last night when Gopal Patel, a Naroda resident, was driving at a dangerously high speed under the influence of alcohol.

Witnesses reported that the Creta struck stones placed on the road divider, launching it into the air before it crashed into the Activa coming from the opposite direction. The collision’s impact was so severe that neither victim had a chance of survival.  

Eyewitnesses stated that Patel, visibly intoxicated, was seen eating sweets after the crash. Furious locals apprehended him, pulling him from the car and handing him over to the police following a heated exchange.  

Police Action and Investigation

Kanbha police arrived at the scene shortly after the incident and arrested Patel. Ahmedabad Rural SP Om Prakash Jat confirmed that Patel was heavily intoxicated and lost control of his vehicle while attempting to overtake a rickshaw. A case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder has been filed against him, and further investigations are underway.  

SP Jat also noted concerns about the stones placed on the road divider, which caused the car to go airborne. “While the driver’s intoxication and recklessness are undeniable, the presence of such stones on the divider is equally troubling. We will report this to the concerned authorities to prevent similar tragedies,

Apart from that we have initiated the paper work for the suspension of his driving licence.” he added.  

The police have also registered a complaint over the thrashing the driver after the incident.

A Worrying Pattern of Drunk Driving  

This incident highlights an alarming rise in drunk driving cases in Ahmedabad. It is the second major case within eight days. Last week, a driver named Ripal Panchal caused significant damage to multiple vehicles on the Bhopal-Ambli Road, though fortunately, no casualties were reported.

He was release on bail on the next day itself, while police have recommended to suspend his driving licence. Apart from that the FSL and medical reports are yet to be received by M division of police for further investigation of the matter. 

In another recent incident on SG Highway, a speeding car struck two doctors cycling, leaving them critically injured. The accused, Pranav Vora, reportedly attended a liquor party with friends in Vastrapur before driving under the influence.

Following the accident, he fled to Udaipur, attempting to evade the authorities. The police launched an extensive probe to track him down.