Dwarka SUV crash video: Speeding Scorpio hit Sahil's bike head-on after avoiding oncoming bus, then rammed into cab

NEW DELHI: Fresh video footage has emerged of the fatal road accident in Dwarka South that claimed the life of 23-year-old Sahil Dhaneshra, with visuals allegedly showing a speeding Scorpio SUV colliding with his motorcycle. Preliminary investigation suggests that the Scorpio, allegedly travelling at high speed on a single-lane stretch, struck the motorcycle coming from the opposite direction before crashing into a roadside-parked Dzire. Sahil Dhaneshra, the motorcycle rider, was declared dead at the scene.The video also shows Scorpio passing closely a bus moments before the collision, narrowly avoiding it before veering into the motorcycle.Scorpio overtaking a bus moments before the collision, narrowly avoiding it before veering into the path of the motorcycle.Police said the injured taxi driver, Ajit Singh, was shifted to IGI Hospital. His statement has been recorded, while the final medical opinion is awaited.All three vehicles have been seized and mechanically inspected. Relevant documents have been verified, and CCTV footage from the area has been collected.

An FIR has been registered at Police Station Dwarka South under Sections 281/106(1)/125(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Further investigation is underway.Minor apprehendedPolice confirmed that the Scorpio was allegedly being driven by a juvenile without a valid driving licence. The accused was apprehended at the scene, produced before the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), and sent to an Observation Home.On February 10, the JJB granted interim bail to the minor, citing his Class 10 board examinations.Footage raises questionsSources said video footage of the incident shows the Scorpio travelling at high speed moments before the collision. Investigators are also examining claims that the occupants were recording social media reels prior to the crash and had overtaken a bus shortly before impact.Mother alleges ‘criminal activity’Sahil’s mother, Inna Makan, has alleged reckless driving and demanded strict action.“My son was going to office. They were driving at extreme speed to make fun reels.

The Scorpio was in the opposite lane performing stunts. This is not just an accident — this is criminal activity,” she said.She further alleged that the driver did not apply brakes after the collision and claimed that multiple prior overspeeding challans existed against him.“No one is safe on the road if minors drive without licences. Accountability must extend to the vehicle owner,” she added.A life cut shortSahil Dhaneshra, a BBA final-semester student, had secured admission to a university in Manchester and was preparing to pursue higher studies in the UK later this year. Described by family as focused and independent, he had taken up part-time work to support his education.