Pune Shock: Drunk XUV 700 Driver Rams Mercedes Near NCL Road Pashan; FIR Registered at Chaturshringi Police Station
PUNE — In a late-night collision highlighting the persistent menace of drunk driving on city roads, a speeding Mahindra XUV 700 rear-ended a Mercedes-Benz near NCL School on Pashan Road late Friday night. The Chaturshringi Police have booked the SUV driver following a formal complaint by the victim.
The Incident
According to the First Information Report (FIR) registered at Chaturshringi Police Station, the incident occurred around 11:10 PM on October 30, 2026. Chirayu Rajendra Patil (28), a resident of Shubh Nirvana Society in Viman Nagar and director at Rightways Air Logistics Pvt. Ltd., was driving back from Bavdhan toward Viman Nagar along with his friend, Devdatt Shivshankar.
While navigating NCL Road in Pashan, Patil slowed down his Mercedes-Benz (MH 12 YS 7174) due to a road speed breaker. At that moment, a speeding Mahindra XUV 700 (MH 12 XX 7753) rammed into the luxury sedan from behind with severe impact.
Accused Found Under the Influence
Both occupants stepped out of the vehicle and confronted the SUV driver, identified as Aditya Sureshrao Deshmukh (34), a resident of Ganga Legends, Bavdhan. The complainant stated that Deshmukh was visibly intoxicated at the wheel and driving in a rash, negligent manner without regard for public safety.
The collision caused extensive structural damage to the Mercedes-Benz, crushing the rear bumper, damaging the silencer assembly, and bending the chassis frame.
Police Action & Legal Provisions
Patil immediately dialed emergency helpline 112, prompting a swift response from local police patrol units. Officers escorted the accused and both vehicles to the police station.
Based on Patil’s statement recorded before Probationary Sub-Inspector Minakshi Jamdade, Chaturshringi Police have initiated legal action under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for rash and negligent driving endangering human life and causing mischief/property damage, alongside Section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act for driving under the influence of alcohol. Further medical and technical investigations are underway.