Zepto Delivery Rider Killed In West Delhi's Subhash Nagar After MCD Contractor's Speeding Car Hits Bike; Driver Arrested

New Delhi: Delhi’s roads saw another tragedy in the early hours of Saturday (February 21) after a 25-year-old delivery executive was killed after a speeding luxury Sedan rammed into his electric scooter in West Delhi's Subhash Nagar. 

According to police, the collision occurred around 3 am when the Zepto delivery partner was traveling through the area and following the crash, the force of the collision threw the rider onto the pavement, causing critical injuries. 

Although bystanders quickly called for help and he was rushed to a nearby medical facility, he was pronounced dead upon arrival.

PCR call received

The Tilak Nagar Police Station received a PCR call around 3.26 am reporting a severe accident on Najafgarh Road. Upon reaching the scene near the Subhash Nagar Metro Station red light, officers found both the mangled electric scooter and a Hyundai Verna (DL-XXXX-7826).

As per reports, the victim, identified as Hem Shakar, a resident of Raghubir Nagar, was a delivery partner for Zepto. He was passing through the area on his electric scooter toward Rajouri Garden when the speeding car reportedly hit him from behind with immense force.

Casualty and Eye-Witness Accounts

According to police, Hem Shakar was immediately shifted to DDU Hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead on arrival. 

Eyewitnesses at the scene claimed the car was traveling at a high speed. Sources suggest the driver was returning from a wedding when the crash occurred.

Bystanders at the scene also reported that the driver of the speeding vehicle seemed to be under the influence of alcohol during the crash.

However, police are yet to officially confirm whether the driver was intoxicated.

An eyewitness who was present nearby at the time of the incident said he heard a loud noise. 

"I was on duty at the petrol pump when I heard a loud noise. The car was being driven at a speed of 150 km/h, and the driver dragged the victim from one corner to another. The victim died. The accused has been detained by the police. If people drink and drive, such kinds of incidents will continue to happen," as per ANI.

Action Against the Accused

The driver of the car, identified as Mohit Kumar (27), a resident of Najafgarh and an MCD contractor, was apprehended at the spot with the help of bystanders. He was immediately taken into police custody, and his vehicle has been impounded.

FIR lodged

An FIR has been registered at the Tilak Nagar Police Station under relevant sections of the law. 

Police are currently examining the Medico-Legal Case (MLC) report and scanning CCTV footage from the Subhash Nagar stretch to confirm the exact sequence of the collision and investigate if the driver was under the influence of alcohol.

“We want justice”

Co-workers of Hem Shankar, the 25-year-old delivery executive who died in a road accident near the Subhash Nagar Metro red light in West Delhi, have demanded strict action against the accused driver.

Speaking about the incident, one of his co-workers said, "The victim used to work with us. He was delivering an order, and a car hit him."

Another co-worker added, "We want justice."

Days after Dwarka crash

The incident follows days after faqtaqlo Dwarka rash where on February 3, 23-year-old BBA student Sahil Dhaneshra was killed in Dwarka Sector 11 when his Yamaha R15 was struck head-on by a speeding Mahindra Scorpio allegedly driven by a 17-year-old minor who did not have a license. 

The impact was so severe that Sahil died instantly from a fractured skull and internal bleeding, while the SUV went on to ram a parked taxi, injuring the driver. 

Public outrage intensified after a viral "reel" surfaced, reportedly filmed by the minor's sister inside the car moments before the crash, showing the SUV swerving dangerously to perform stunts for social media. 

Despite the vehicle having 13 prior overspeeding challans, the minor was granted interim bail on February 10 to appear for his Class 10 board exams, prompting Sahil’s mother, Inna Makan, to launch a relentless "Justice for Sahil" campaign demanding that the teen be tried as an adult and his father be held accountable for the tragedy.

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