Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Salt Lake Crash: Driver Arrested After Fatal Accident
A delivery worker was killed when a car hit his motorcycle.
The driver ran away, but police found him using his phone.
People at the scene were upset and said the fire and police took too long to arrive.
The police say they are investigating what happened and why the car crashed.
A 22-year-old food delivery worker died after a car crash in Salt Lake.
The driver of the car, Vinod Roy, was arrested in Howrah.
The driver fled the scene after the accident but was tracked via his cellphone location.
The accident occurred when a car hit two motorcycles, causing a fire.
Protests occurred at the scene, with locals alleging delayed response from emergency services.
- Who
- The deceased delivery worker Soumen Mondal, the driver Vinod Roy, witnesses, police, and protesters.
- What
- A fatal car accident involving a food delivery worker, resulting in the driver's arrest and protests.
- When
- Wednesday, with the arrest occurring on Thursday.
- Where
- Salt Lake, near a bridge connecting Salt Lake and VIP Road, and Howrah where the driver was arrested.
- Why
- The exact cause of the collision is under investigation.
Allegations of Delayed Response and Inaction
Police Investigation Underway
Emergency Response
Allegations of Delayed Response and Inaction
Locals alleged the fire brigade and police arrived late.
Police Investigation Underway
The police have registered cases and are investigating.
- Victim
- Soumen Mondal
- Victim's Age
- 22
- Driver's Name
- Vinod Roy
- Location of Accident
- Salt Lake
- Driver Arrested
- Yes
- Charges
- Rash and negligent driving, causing death
Sources
Food delivery man burnt alive after car crash sparks blaze in Salt Lake
Delivery boy dies in Salt Lake road mishap, protests erupt
Salt Lake accident victim’s family alleges police inaction in driver’s arrest - Telegraph India
Salt Lake mishap death: Killer driver of car arrested
