Vadodara Car Accident Updates: One Dead, Drug Presence Confirmed In Accused's Blood, And More

About The Vadodara Crash Accident

The sequence of events unfolded on March 14, 2025, night when Chaurasia was reportedly driving his car at high speed. According to the Vadodara Police, the car involved in the deadly crash belonged to his friend, Pranshu Chauhan. Chauhan, who was with Chaurasia at the time, was seated in the passenger seat when the incident occurred. Police have confirmed that Chaurasia rammed into multiple two-wheelers during the incident, causing significant damage and chaos on the road. The footage shows Chaurasia laughing and appearing unconcerned despite the severity of the crash. His actions after stepping out of the car, especially the remark “another round,” have sparked outrage online, as many question the driver’s lack of remorse and accountability for the fatal incident.

One Died And Few Injured In Vadodara Car Accident

#WATCH | Gujarat | Vadodara police bring the accused of the Vadodara accident, Rakshit Ravish Chaurasia, to the spot for the crime scene recreation

One woman died, and seven others were injured after an overspeeding four-wheeler rammed into a two-wheeler yesterday early morning pic.twitter.com/XJYj8P3dpN

— ANI (@ANI) March 15, 2025

Rakshit Ravish Chaurasia, the 23-year-old man accused in the fatal car crash in Vadodara, was arrested by the police following the tragic incident that claimed the life of a woman and left eight others injured. He was reportedly speeding at the time of the crash. Police suspect that alcohol might have been a contributing factor in the accident, as eyewitnesses who saw Rakshit Ravish Chaurasia at the scene described him as appearing intoxicated. They also mentioned that he was heard screaming “another round, another round” after exiting the vehicle, further raising concerns about his state at the time of the crash.

Drug Test Reveals Presence of Drugs Accused’s Blood, Awaiting Final Report

Rakshit Chaurasia is under investigation for potential drug use while driving, as a rapid test confirmed the presence of drugs in his blood following his arrest. Senior police officers confirmed to The Indian Express that the test, used by Gujarat police, detected the presence of drugs. However, they clarified that the rapid test results are not admissible in court and serve only as an indication of drug use.

Claims Made By The Vadodara Car Accident Victim

#WATCH | One woman has died, and four others are injured after an overspeeding four-wheeler rammed into a two-wheeler on 14th March

Gujarat: Vikas Kewalani, Vadodara Car accident victim, says, " Two people from my society and I had gone out for refreshment. One of them was… pic.twitter.com/8HRauOVq1L

— ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2025

One of the victims of the Vadodara car crash, Vikas Kewalani, has made shocking allegations against the main accused, Rakshit Ravish Chaurasia. Vikas shared his harrowing experience from that fateful night, claiming that Rakshit Chaurasia was driving recklessly for enjoyment purposes along with his friend Pranshu Chauhan, who was seated in the passenger seat.

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Vadodara Crash Incident: Vadodara Crash Accused Arrested Last Month, Released Following Apology

Rakshit Chaurasia, the 23-year-old accused in the fatal Vadodara crash, was previously involved in an incident in February 2025. He and his friends were reportedly drunk and causing a ruckus in a house which was later reported to Sayajiganj police station. Their loud shouting led to locals intervening and beating them, according to Police Inspector N Dhasura.

Accused Statement In The Vadodara Road Accident

#WATCH | Vadodara, Gujarat: One woman has died, and four others are injured after an overspeeding four-wheeler rammed into a two-wheeler (14/03).

Accused Rakshit Ravish Chaurasia claims, " We were going ahead of the scooty, we were turning right and there was a pothole on the… pic.twitter.com/7UMundtDXH

— ANI (@ANI) March 15, 2025

The main accused in the Vadodara road accident has denied speeding, claiming that the car's airbag suddenly deployed, leading to the crash. Rakshit Ravish Chaurasia shared, “We were going ahead of the scooty, we were turning right and there was a pothole on the road. There was a scooty and a car while we were turning right….The car slightly touched the other vehicle and the airbag opened suddenly, our vision was hampered and the car went out of control. We were going at 50 km/hour.”

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Who Is Rakshit Chaurasia?

Rakshit Chaurasia, a law student from Varanasi, lives in a PG accommodation in Vadodara, according to DCP Panna Momaya. The woman who lost her life in the accident has been identified as Hemali Patel, who was riding her scooter when the crash occurred.

As per his LinkedIn profile, Chaurasia studies at Maharaja Sayajirao University of Vadodara. The car involved in the crash is registered under Duan Technology, a company owned by the father of Pranshu Chauhan, who was with Chaurasia during the incident. Pranshu has also been taken into custody, said DCP Panna Momaya.

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