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Teen Driver Crashes Uncle's SUV in Powai
28 Dec, 2025
Summary
- A 17-year-old, unlicensed nephew crashed his uncle's SUV.
- The accident occurred in Powai while the teen was joyriding.
- Charges filed include allowing an unauthorized person to drive.
In Powai, a shocking incident unfolded when a 17-year-old nephew, driving his uncle's SUV without a license, lost control and caused a significant accident last Friday night. The minor had allegedly taken the vehicle for a joyride from Andheri to Powai.
Upon returning, the teen's joyride took a dangerous turn near a Mhada building. The SUV veered off the road, crashing through a footpath railing, hitting a parked scooter, and finally colliding with a residential building's gate. Fortunately, no pedestrians were present at the time of the incident.
The Powai police have taken swift action, registering a case against the uncle under various sections of the Motor Vehicles Act, including allowing an unauthorized person to drive and reckless driving, alongside provisions of the BNS. The vehicle has been impounded, and an RTO inspection is pending.
