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Surat Vlogger, 18, Dies in High-Speed KTM Crash as Police Open Probe

Police cite CCTV showing he rode without a helmet, prompting a probe into excessive speed, licensing, traffic safety compliance.

Overview

  • Prince Patel, known online as PKR Blogger, died on Udhna Magdalla Road while descending the Breadliner bridge area in Surat, police said.
  • CCTV footage shows he lost control at very high speed, fell onto the road, and the motorcycle continued before striking a divider.
  • Investigators confirmed he was not wearing a helmet; the body was sent for postmortem and an accidental-death case was registered.
  • Khatodara police say offences have been registered for rash driving, no helmet and no driving licence, with enforcement stepped up at the flyover landing.
  • Reports note he regularly posted fast-riding content on his KTM Duke, which he called “Laila,” and that his mother faces financial hardship.