Hyderabad: The Banjara Hills car crash occurred late at night on Road No. 1 after a Mahindra Scorpio lost control and hit a roadside tree. A 20-year-old man identified as Roop suffered minor injuries in the accident.
The Scorpio, bearing registration number AP09 CE2415, was travelling at high speed when the driver lost control. The vehicle then veered off the road and struck the tree with considerable force.
The impact produced a loud sound that alerted nearby residents. Locals immediately informed the police about the accident.
Panjagutta police reached the spot after receiving the information. Officers inspected the damaged vehicle and identified Roop as the person driving the Scorpio at the time of the crash.
Police suspect that Roop may have driven the vehicle under the influence of alcohol. However, officers are examining the circumstances before establishing the cause of the accident.
Banjara Hills car crash prompts police probe into speed and occupants
Meanwhile, investigators are checking whether anyone else travelled in the vehicle when the accident occurred. Police are also examining the speed of the Scorpio before it hit the tree.
No one suffered serious injuries in the Banjara Hills car crash, according to the supplied information. The minor injuries reported in the incident brought relief to local residents.
Panjagutta police have continued their investigation into the circumstances that led to the late-night accident. Officers are examining the vehicle and gathering details about the crash.