VADODARA, GUJARAT, INDIA – MARCH 13, 2025 23-year-old law student, Rakshit Chaurasia, got behind the wheel of his vehicle while heavily intoxicated. He severely overestimated his abilities and drove the vehicle through city streets at speeds exceeding 75 mph (120 kph). During his wild ride, he shouted drunken remarks out of the car’s open window.
Rakshit Chaurasia
His reckless driving ended tragically in the Karelibaug area when he crashed at high speed into three vehicles and two scooters. He killed a woman identified as Hemali Patel, who was on her way with her husband to buy colors for the upcoming Hindu festival. Her husband was critically injured, along with 7 other people. Among the injured was also a 12-year-old girl.
Hemali Patel
Chaurasia tried to deny responsibility, claiming he wasn’t drunk, but that the airbag suddenly exploded, blocking his view. However, the responding police measured an elevated level of alcohol in his breath and blood. He was charged with negligent homicide and other criminal offenses. His companion, who owned the vehicle, was also detained and is awaiting further investigation.
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