Teen Driver Detained After Fatal SUV Accident in Greater Noida

A 17-year-old lost control of a speeding SUV, resulting in the death of a pedestrian in Greater Noida, prompting police action.

The incident occurred in the Bisrakh area of Greater Noida on Wednesday morning, where a speeding SUV hit and killed a 27-year-old woman named Shilpi.
CCTV footage shows the SUV overtaking a tractor before losing control and colliding with the pedestrian, dragging her along until both hit a pole.
Shilpi, originally from Jatpura in Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi district, was on her way to work at a construction site when she was fatally struck.
The 17-year-old driver fled the scene but was taken into custody by police on Friday, with the vehicle seized as part of the investigation.
This tragic event follows other recent incidents involving minors driving recklessly, highlighting ongoing concerns about road safety and underage driving.