Dwarka SUV Crash: Father of Teen Driver Apologizes After 23-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed!
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The father of a 17-year-old accused in the Dwarka SUV crash that killed 23-year-old Sahil Dhaneshra has apologized, as Delhi Police book both the minor and guardian under the Motor Vehicles Act.
Days after a fatal road accident in Dwarka claimed the life of a 23-year-old motorcyclist, the father of the teenage driver accused in the case has publicly apologised, calling the incident a “grave mistake” and expressing regret for the loss suffered by the victim’s family.
The crash occurred on February 3 in Sector 11, near the Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management in Dwarka. According to police, a Scorpio SUV allegedly driven by a 17-year-old minor, identified as Akshatra Singh, collided with a Yamaha R15 motorcycle ridden by Sahil Dhaneshra. The impact proved fatal.
Post-mortem findings indicated that Dhaneshra suffered severe trauma, including skull fractures, multiple broken ribs and an elbow fracture. He died at the scene.
Father Expresses Remorse
Speaking to the media after being questioned by Delhi Police, the father of the accused acknowledged that the SUV belongs to his commercial transport business and accepted responsibility under the law.
“This is my son’s mistake,” he said, adding that both families are “deeply grief-stricken.” He stated that he was not in Delhi at the time of the accident and learned of the crash from his wife. He maintained that he was unaware his son was driving the vehicle that day.
“I can imagine the pain the victim’s family must be going through,” he said, promising full cooperation with investigators.
The father clarified that the SUV is primarily used for business purposes and that traffic challans linked to the vehicle were issued to employed drivers, not his son. He also confirmed that both his son and daughter were inside the vehicle when the accident occurred.
Legal Action Under Motor Vehicles Act
Delhi Police have registered a case against both the minor and his father. Authorities invoked provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, which hold guardians or vehicle owners liable if a juvenile commits a traffic offence.
According to officials, the minor initially misrepresented his age. Subsequent verification confirmed he was 17, leading to the booking of his father under Section 199A of the Act.
The teenager was apprehended at the scene and produced before the Juvenile Justice Board on February 4. He was sent to an observation home and later granted interim bail on February 10 to allow him to appear for his Class 10 board examinations.
Police have also registered charges under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including provisions related to rash driving, causing death by negligence and endangering life.
Sequence of Events
Investigators said the accident occurred around 11:50 am. After striking the motorcycle, the SUV reportedly hit a parked Swift Dzire, injuring its driver, Ajit Singh.
Authorities are continuing to analyze evidence, including CCTV footage and vehicle inspection reports, to determine the exact sequence of events.
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Victim’s Family Demands Accountability
The victim’s mother described the incident as devastating and called for strict legal action. “My son was killed just minutes away from his workplace,” she said, alleging that assistance arrived late. She questioned how a minor was allowed to operate a powerful SUV on public roads.
Dhaneshra was working part-time at an insurance firm and had planned to travel to the United Kingdom later this year for higher studies, according to family members.
Renewed Focus on Juvenile Driving
The case has reignited debate around underage driving and parental responsibility. Road safety advocates argue that enforcement of existing laws remains inconsistent, despite clear provisions assigning accountability to guardians.
Delhi Police reiterated that allowing minors to drive poses serious risks and warned that strict action would be taken in similar cases.
As the investigation continues, both families await further legal proceedings. For many observers, the case underscores a recurring question in India’s urban road safety landscape: whether accountability measures are strong enough to deter juvenile driving before tragedy strikes.
