2 days ago
Old Road-Rage Video Surfaces After Fatal Mumbai BMW Crash
A BMW crashed on Mumbai’s Coastal Road early Sunday.
Three young people died, and one person was badly injured.
Police believe the car may have been travelling around 120 kmph.
The road’s stated speed limit was 80 kmph.
The exact speed has not yet been confirmed by technical reports.
A video from an older incident involving the same car has now appeared online.
In that video, a couple argues with driver Shanay Gajjar about alleged rash driving.
Police are investigating both the crash and the earlier complaint, which are being treated as separate matters.
A video has surfaced allegedly showing deceased BMW driver Shanay Gajjar arguing with a couple during an earlier road-rage incident.
The couple reportedly accused Gajjar of rash driving and being drunk, while the confrontation included abusive language and an attempt to pull him from the vehicle.
A complaint was reportedly registered at Gamdevi police station over the earlier incident, which police say is separate from the fatal crash investigation.
The BMW crashed on Mumbai’s Coastal Road early Sunday after allegedly travelling at around 120 kmph, above the 80 kmph speed limit.
Three people died in the crash, while front-seat passenger Aditya Oswal survived with serious injuries; police have registered an accidental death case.
- Who
- BMW driver Shanay Gajjar and passengers Aditya Jakasnia and Dhairya Sheth died; Aditya Oswal survived with serious injuries.
- What
- A BMW crashed after hitting a barrier and falling from Mumbai’s elevated Coastal Road, while an older road-rage video involving the driver surfaced.
- Where
- Mumbai’s Coastal Road; the earlier complaint was reportedly registered at Gamdevi police station.
- When
- The fatal crash occurred early Sunday; the earlier confrontation and complaint occurred before it.
- Why
- Police suspect speeding contributed to the crash, but the exact speed and full circumstances remain under investigation.
Key facts
- Fatalities
- Three people died in the crash.
- Survivor
- Aditya Oswal, 20, survived with serious injuries.
- Suspected speed
- Police estimate the BMW may have been travelling at around 120 kmph.
- Speed limit
- The reported speed limit on the main carriageway was 80 kmph.
- Driver
- Shanay Gajjar, 21, was driving the BMW and died in the crash.
- Earlier complaint
- A previous rash-driving complaint was reportedly registered at Gamdevi police station.
- Police case
- Police have registered an accidental death case; an FIR is expected after further examination of evidence.
Sources
Related news
Three Killed in Speeding BMW Coastal Road Crash
Three Killed in BMW Crash on Mumbai Coastal Road
Mumbai Coastal Road Crash Kills Three, Injures One
Mumbai Police Book Drivers After Coastal Road Speeding Video
Mumbai BMW Crash Car Had Earlier Accident, Video Emerges
Mumbai Coastal Road Tunnel Racing Probe Targets Luxury Car Drivers
Mumbai Coastal Road Crash Survivor Remains on Ventilator After Surgeries
Hero Motors Lists at 2.38% Discount After IPO
Volkswagen Warning Fails to Derail European Auto Stock Optimism
