MUMBAI: An inebriated BMW driver rammed into a young motorcyclist on the Western Express Highway at Vile Parle East early on Saturday, injuring him severely.
The two-wheeler was left completely mangled in the mishap. The Vile Parle police arrested the accused, Gaurav Arora, under provisions of Indian Penal Code for rash driving and Motor Vehicles Act for drunk driving.
According to police, the mishap was reported around 3.20am on the flyover near Hotel Ibis. "Arora, 40, had gone from Malad to Bandra to visit a friend. He was returning in the vehicle when the mishap occurred. The BMW was moving behind the two-wheeler. Arora could not control the vehicle and rammed into the motorcycle," said senior inspector Alka Mandve, Vile Parle police. A wheel of the BMW came off due to the impact.
Bystanders rushed to the aid of the injured motorcyclist, Ishaan Patel, 20. A Bandra resident, Patel suffered injuries on his hand, arm, hip and legs. He was later taken to a hospital. The police took Arora for a medical examination. "It was confirmed in the medical examination that he was drunk," said Mandve. Patel's parents were informed about the mishap by the police.