MUMBAI: An inebriated youth driving his BMW rammed into a motorcyclist on Western Express Highway at Vile Parle East on Saturday, injuring him seriously. The two-wheeler was completely mangled in the accident. Vile Parle police arrested the accused, Gaurav Arora for driving rash and under the influence of alcohol.
According to the 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 his car 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 and his family was informed. The police took Arora for a medical examination. “It was confirmed in the medical examination that he was drunk,” said Mandve. Arora comes from a well-off family, the police said. He was released on bail.