Vadodara Car Accident: Accused Denies Being Drunk After Fatal Collision

Vadodara, India – A tragic accident in Vadodara has left one woman dead after a speeding car collided with her. The accused driver, who was taken into custody, has denied being intoxicated at the time of the crash.

The accident took place late at night in one of the city’s busy streets. Witnesses claimed that the car was traveling at top speed before it crashed into the victim. Emergency responders arrived quickly, but the woman died from injuries while being taken to hospital. The police arrested the driver as soon as possible and carried out preliminary checks to ascertain if alcohol was a factor.

I was not drunk,” the suspect is said to have informed the police while being questioned. But authorities have said a complete medical examination and forensic analysis will determine if intoxication contributed to the crash that killed someone.

The authorities have also initiated an investigation to ascertain the events prior to the collision. CCTV cameras from surrounding premises are being scrutinized to analyze the driver’s actions prior to the accident. Statements from witnesses are also being gathered to provide a clear sequence of events.

The family of the victim has called for stringent action against the accused, attributing reckless driving as the main reason for the accident. The accident has once again brought into focus road safety and stringent enforcement of traffic rules in Vadodara.

As the probe continues, the police have promised the public that legal action will be taken accordingly based on evidence. Updates are to come as forensic reports and CCTV examination give more insight into the case.