Vadodara Car Crash: CCTV Shows Accused Holding Bottle Minutes Before Impact

Three days after a devastating car accident in Vadodara resulted in the death of a woman and left four others seriously hurt, newly released CCTV footage reveals details leading up to the crash. The suspect, 20-year-old law student Rakshit Chaurasia, was seen with his friend Pranshu at a mutual friend's home shortly before the incident.

The footage, as reported by India Today, captures Rakshit and Pranshu arriving on a scooter and chatting before entering the house. Rakshit is seen drinking from a bottle, although the contents are not identified.

Another video shows the black sedan connected to the accident driving by and parking nearby just before Pranshu enters the home. Reports suggest the pair spent approximately 45 minutes at the location before departing in the vehicle, with Rakshit behind the wheel and Pranshu in the passenger seat.

Tragic Collision Results in Death

The fatal accident took place on Friday when Rakshit, allegedly speeding, crashed into several two-wheelers in Vadodara, instantly killing a woman and injuring four others.

A clip from the scene shows Rakshit appearing intoxicated as he exits the car and yells, "Another round, another round!" Enraged locals apprehended him and turned him over to the police. Both Rakshit and Pranshu were arrested shortly after the incident.

Rakshit Claims No Alcohol; Attributes Crash to Pothole

In spite of the footage and various allegations, Rakshit denies being under the influence of alcohol. He asserts that a pothole caused him to lose control of the vehicle after the airbags deployed.

"We were ahead of the scooter, turning right when we hit a pothole. The car grazed the two-wheeler, and the airbag suddenly deployed, obstructing my view. That's when I lost control," Rakshit explained to ANI.

He maintains that he was driving at only 50 km/h and had not been drinking, mentioning that he had only attended a Holika Dahan celebration prior to the crash.

Expressing his sorrow, Rakshit acknowledged his responsibility and expressed a desire to meet the victims' families. "I did not party, I was not drunk. Today I learned of a woman's death and injuries to others. I wish to meet their families. It's my fault, and I will accept whatever consequences arise," he stated.