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Vadodara Car Crash: Law Student Accused of Over-Speeding and Intoxication

A 20-year-old law student is under investigation after a high-speed crash killed one and injured four in Gujarat, with claims of reckless driving and possible intoxication.

Rakshit Chaurasia, a 20-year-old law student, was arrested by police after the Vadodara car accident.
Rakshit Chaurasia reportedly told the police that he was not drunk at the time of the incident.
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Overview

  • Rakshit Chaurasia, a 20-year-old law student, was arrested following a car crash in Vadodara that left one woman dead and four others injured on March 14, 2025.
  • CCTV footage shows Chaurasia and his friends shortly before the crash, with witnesses alleging he appeared intoxicated and was driving recklessly for enjoyment.
  • Victims, including Vikas Kewalani, claim the car was overspeeding, with one victim demanding stricter punishment for such incidents rather than just fines.
  • The accused denies being drunk and attributes the crash to a pothole and an obstructed view caused by the car's airbags, claiming he was driving at 50 km/h.
  • Police have registered a case of drunk driving and are investigating multiple aspects of the incident, including Chaurasia’s behavior and possible premeditated actions.