The death of a 23-year-old man because of a Delhi teen recklessly driving his father’s car without a license or any training has been a shock to many.
The tragic nature of the incident, where an innocent budding young life was lost and the endangerment that a teenager put himself and many others in for reasons unknown, has lit a fire among many, who are now calling for the boy and his family to take accountability and that the Indian justice system actually meted out justice to the victim and his mother.
As unfortunate as the incident is, one thing that has caught the attention of many is how the father of the accused publicly apologised, called the crash a “grave mistake” and promised full cooperation with investigators.
His response has drawn sharp comparisons with another recent case, the Kanpur Lamborghini crash, which was marred with conflicting claims over who was behind the wheel, lawyers defending the accused of not having been driving in the first place and seizures given as the reason why the accident happened.
The two incidents have reignited debate over privilege, responsibility and how families respond when fatal road accidents occur in India.
What Happened In The Delhi Dwarka SUV Crash?
The most recent incident took place in Dwarka, Delhi, on February 3, 2026, when a Scorpio SUV allegedly driven by a 17-year-old rammed into a motorcycle, killing 23-year-old Sahil Dhaneshra.
Inna Makan, the victim’s mother, who is also a single parent, speaking with ANI, said, “The speed at which the Scorpio was being driven is clearly visible in the reels. He (the accused) was driving in the wrong lane, came straight in front of a bus and performed a stunt while he and his sister were making reels.”
The mother alleged that with the teen focused on making reels, he wasn’t paying attention to the road and collided head-on with Sahil’s motorcycle and another car parked on the roadside.
The teen was apprehended under sections 281 (rash driving), 106(1) (causing death by negligence) and 125(a) (act endangering life or personal safety of others) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), produced before the Juvenile Justice Board.
While he was initially sent to an observation home, he was granted interim bail on February 10 to be able to attend his Class 10 board examinations.
According to reports, the post-mortem of the victim found that Sahil died on the spot and had fractured his skull along with multiple ribs and elbow, due to the collision with the Scorpio SUV.
The Delhi police also registered a case against the father of the accused, holding him responsible under Section 199A (guardians or vehicle owners liable when a juvenile (minor) commits a traffic offence) under the MV Act, 1988.
The deputy commissioner of police (Dwarka) Ankit Singh, explained to Hindustan Times that, “Initially, the boy had lied about his age. Now, based on the findings, the father of the boy will be chargesheeted under the MV Act.”
The father, who runs a transport business, has publicly apologised and assured that the family would “fully cooperate with the police probe.”
Speaking with the media, he explained that he was not in town when the incident happened, saying, “My wife told me about the accident. I didn’t know my son was driving. I am regretful that this happened. I can imagine what pain the [victim’s] family must be going through.”
He told news agency ANI, “This is my son’s mistake, and I apologise for it. I will follow whatever the legal process entails. Whatever information I received, I received it from the police. My son and daughter were in the car. I run a commercial vehicle business. The vehicle is used in our business, and the challan on the vehicle is because of our drivers who drive it. This is not because of my son. This is a heartbreaking incident.”
The father added, “He (The accused) is very disturbed. There is deep grief in the entire family, for that family as well as for ourselves. We cooperated with the police…the police asked me for documents. We provided all the documents. No, I was unaware (that my daughter was making a reel), and it wasn’t a reel, but a short video.”
The father also told Aaj Tak that “I am very ashamed,” and how “It was a grave mistake, very, very sorry.”
He further stated that “Nothing can undo what has happened. I will spend my entire life seeking her forgiveness.”
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The Kanpur Lamborghini Crash
In a country where high-profile road accidents often spiral into blame-shifting, legal manoeuvring and prolonged court battles, the bare minimum of the father of the accused immediately accepting moral responsibility rather than disputing facts or shielding his son has come to attention.
Especially in light of the other Kanpur Lamborghini car accident that took place not that long ago, it seems to be quite unusual.
On February 8, 20026, a Lamborghini Revuelto, an Italian luxury sports car, said to cost over Rs. 10 crore and reportedly belonging to Shivam Mishra, the son of Uttar Pradesh tobacco businessman KK Mishra, crashed into pedestrians and vehicles.
Around six people were injured, and witnesses claim that security personnel tried to intervene, pushing back the crowd and taking Mishra away from the scene of the crime before police arrived.
Soon after, Mishra was reportedly on the run, with the police looking for his arrest. In the midst of this, a man came forward claiming that he had been driving the Lamborghini at the time of the crash.
The man, identifying himself as Mohan, showed up at the Kanpur court and tried to confess that he lost control of the vehicle when Mishra had a sudden seizure attack. As per an NDTV report, Mohan said, “I was driving the car when the accident happened. Suddenly, he had a seizure and fell on me. I got scared and was trying to hold him with one hand. The car hit a three-wheeler, climbed the divider and stopped.”
He further added that the car’s automatic locking system didn’t allow him to step out, but “I shifted him to the driver’s seat and stepped outside. The glass was later broken.”
Mrityunjay Kumar, a lawyer for the Mishra family, also argued that “Shivam was not driving; his driver, Mohan, was. This is an accident case. Since he was not driving, there can be no case against him.”
However, the Kanpur Police rejected the claims. Police Commissioner Raghubir Lal, speaking with PTI, stated that CCTV footage, eyewitness accounts and other evidence placed Shivam as the driver.
One video also allegedly shows a man helping Mishra out of the driver’s seat while the general public looks on, and the phrase ‘keep filming’ can be heard in the clip.
Reports also allege that the police were not taking the investigation seriously, with one alleging that Mishra’s name was not added instantly to the case when it was first lodged. Initially, the accused was named as ‘unknown persons’ and Shivam’s name was added later on.
The contrasting responses have sparked discussions about what accountability should look like in fatal crash cases. While legal proceedings will ultimately determine culpability, public perception often hinges on how families and accused individuals respond in the immediate aftermath.
The Delhi teen’s father did not argue technicalities in public, nor did he question who was driving. Instead, he apologised, called it a grave mistake and pledged cooperation.
One might consider this the bare minimum, especially when that ‘grave mistake’ takes the life of an innocent. However, it seems the bar for humanity, sympathy and empathy has gotten so low that even something as simple as the family taking responsibility for the crime of a family member feels like a rare occurrence.
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Sources: Hindustan Times, India Today, CNBC TV18
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