Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Speeding Thar Kills Lawyer, Leaves Wife Critical In Greater Noida
Neeraj and his wife were riding a scooter in Greater Noida West.
A fast Mahindra Thar allegedly hit them near Itaira Gol Chakkar.
The crash threw them from the scooter and badly injured them.
Neeraj died, although reports differed on whether he died at the hospital or during treatment.
His wife is still in critical condition.
Her family said she suffered many fractures and needed several operations.
The Thar driver left the vehicle and ran away.
Police took the vehicle and are searching for the driver.
Claims that the vehicle occupants had been drinking have not been officially confirmed.
A speeding Mahindra Thar allegedly struck Neeraj and his wife’s scooter near Itaira Gol Chakkar in Greater Noida West on Monday.
Neeraj, 40, was identified as a lawyer and Supreme Court advocate; reports differed on whether he was declared dead on arrival or died during treatment.
His wife, identified in one report as Nishi Shrivastava, remains critically injured, with her family reporting 18 fractures, paralysis and multiple surgeries.
The Thar driver allegedly abandoned the vehicle and fled; police had not traced the driver more than 20 hours after the crash.
Police seized the Thar, reviewed CCTV footage, sent Neeraj’s body for post-mortem examination and registered an FIR after a family complaint.
- Who
- Neeraj, 40, was killed, and his wife, identified in one report as Nishi Shrivastava, was critically injured.
- What
- A speeding Mahindra Thar allegedly rammed the couple’s scooter in a hit-and-run crash.
- When
- The crash occurred on Monday; a News18 report was published on September 22, 2026, and said the driver remained untraced more than 20 hours later.
- Where
- Near Itaira, also spelled Itera, Gol Chakkar, in Greater Noida West, within the Bisrakh police station area and Cherry County outpost jurisdiction.
- Why
- The reports attribute the collision to alleged speeding or rash driving. The family also alleged wrong-side driving, while possible alcohol use was reported as unconfirmed.
Family And Witness Claims
Police And Official Position
How the crash happened
Family And Witness Claims
Neeraj’s family alleged that the Thar was traveling at very high speed, possibly over 100 kmph, and came from the wrong side of the road. Witnesses also suspected that occupants had been drinking.
Police And Official Position
Police described the vehicle as allegedly speeding, said they were analysing CCTV footage and launched an inquiry, but alcohol use and the alleged wrong-side driving had not been officially confirmed.
Extent of the wife’s injuries
Family And Witness Claims
Family members said she was in a coma, had suffered 18 fractures, paralysis on the left side and severe pelvic injuries, and had undergone multiple surgeries.
Police And Official Position
Police and news reports officially confirmed that she was seriously or critically injured and remained under treatment; the detailed medical claims came from relatives.
Timing of Neeraj’s death
Family And Witness Claims
The NDTV-based account said doctors declared Neeraj dead on arrival after locals and police took the couple to a hospital.
Police And Official Position
Another report said Neeraj succumbed to his injuries during treatment, creating a discrepancy in accounts of when he died.
- Victim
- Neeraj, 40, was identified as a lawyer; another report described him as a Supreme Court advocate.
- Injured wife
- His wife, identified as Nishi Shrivastava in one report, was reported to have multiple fractures, 18 fractures according to family members, paralysis and pelvic injuries.
- Crash location
- The collision occurred near Itaira or Itera Gol Chakkar in Greater Noida West, in the Bisrakh police station area.
- Vehicle
- A Mahindra Thar allegedly struck the couple’s scooter and was abandoned at the scene.
- Driver status
- The driver fled and remained untraced more than 20 hours after the crash, according to one report.
- Police action
- Police seized the Thar, examined or sought CCTV footage, completed inquest proceedings and sent Neeraj’s body for post-mortem examination.
- Case status
- An FIR was reported after the victim’s family submitted a complaint, and police said further legal action would follow.
Sources
Man killed, woman critically injured as Thar rams two-wheeler in Greater Noida West
'18 Fractures, In Coma': Wife Fights For Life After Man's Death In Thar Crash
Rider Dies, Wife Injured After Speeding Thar Hits Scooter In Greater Noida
