Horror on Vapi Highway: Drunk Driver Jumps Divider & Crushes Car of 4 Professors in Terrifying Crash (Miraculous Survival)
The Vapi Highway, widely considered the economic lifeline of South Gujarat and one of the busiest transport corridors in the region, transformed into a scene of absolute terror on Friday afternoon. What began as a routine daily commute turned into a near-death experience for four esteemed educators, sending shockwaves through the academic community.
This harrowing incident has highlighted the persistent and deadly menace of the Vapi Highway Drunk Driving Accident rate. Four learned professors from the prestigious Sarigam Laxmi Vidyapeeth, individuals who dedicate their lives to shaping the future generation, were returning home after completing their duties. Their journey was abruptly and violently interrupted by the reckless act of a drunk driver.
A luxurious car, speeding uncontrollably from the opposite direction, turned into a lethal projectile. It jumped the concrete road divider and smashed head-on into the professors’ vehicle. While the victims miraculously survived the impact, the incident has raised serious questions about highway safety and the enforcement of prohibition laws on national highways.
Educators Returning from Duty: A Journey Interrupted
The incident occurred when the academic staff of Sarigam Laxmi Vidyapeeth finished their day’s work and began their journey back home. Among the occupants of the car were Dhavalkumar Amrutlal Tandel and his wife, Charmilben. Both husband and wife serve as professors at the institute and reside in the Pramukh Darshan Society in Vashiyar, Valsad district.
On that fateful Friday morning, the couple had traveled to the Vidyapeeth in their Hyundai car, bearing the registration number GJ-15-CF-3582. Joining them for the return journey were two of their colleagues, Professor Hardik Rajendrabhai Patil and Professor Bhavik Bharatbhai Joshi, the latter being a resident of Pardi.
The group of four had spent the day imparting knowledge to students and was looking forward to a peaceful weekend. Around noon, they departed from Sarigam, heading towards Valsad and Pardi. The atmosphere in the car was likely one of relaxation after a week of work, with the group completely unaware that a life-threatening danger was hurtling towards them from the opposite track.
The Terror Near Perfect Hotel: A Flying Projectile
As the professors’ Hyundai car reached the Morai area of Vapi, specifically near the landmark Perfect Hotel, the traffic flow seemed normal on their side of the road. They were driving in their designated lane, adhering to traffic rules. However, chaos was unfolding on the parallel track that leads from Surat to Mumbai.
A Volkswagen car, bearing the Maharashtra registration number MH-03-BW-5708, was being driven at a breakneck speed towards Mumbai. The driver of this vehicle had completely lost regard for speed limits and road safety. In a split second, the situation escalated from a high-speed drive to a catastrophic Vapi Highway Drunk Driving Accident.
The Volkswagen driver lost control of the steering wheel. The vehicle, moving at such high momentum, did not just skid; it launched into the air. The car violently jumped over the road divider—the concrete barrier meant to separate opposing traffic—and landed squarely on the track where the professors were driving.
A Head-On Collision and Massive Impact
The sequence of events was so rapid that Professor Dhavalkumar, who was driving the Hyundai, had absolutely zero reaction time. Before he could even apply the brakes or swerve to avoid the collision, the airborne Volkswagen crashed into his car with devastating force.
The impact was deafening and severe. The collision resulted in the front sections of both the Hyundai and the Volkswagen being reduced to mangled heaps of metal. The force of the crash was such that debris was scattered across the highway, bringing traffic to a standstill.
Passersby and other motorists who witnessed the accident were left stunned. Given the speed of the Volkswagen and the nature of the head-on impact, many feared the worst for the occupants. It was a scenario where survival often hangs by a thread.
Miraculous Survival of the Four Professors
Despite the ferocity of the crash, what followed can only be described as a miracle. Dhavalkumar Tandel, his wife Charmilben, and their colleagues Hardik Patil and Bhavik Joshi survived the impact.
While the car was destroyed beyond repair, the occupants escaped with their lives. The safety features of the vehicle and sheer luck played a significant role in preventing a tragedy. Although they were physically shaken and mentally traumatized by the sudden brush with death, the fact that there were no fatalities is a massive relief for their families and the student community of Laxmi Vidyapeeth.
However, the psychological impact of such a Vapi Highway Drunk Driving Accident cannot be understated. To see a vehicle jump a divider and come crashing towards you is a nightmare that stays with victims long after the physical wounds heal. The professors are currently recovering from the shock of the incident.
The Culprit: A Drunk Garage Owner from Mumbai
As crowds gathered at the accident spot, the priority shifted to identifying the cause of this mayhem. The police control room was immediately notified via the emergency number 112. The Vapi Town Police team responded swiftly, reaching the location within minutes to manage the situation and control the crowd.
The police detained the driver of the rogue Volkswagen. He was identified as Rahish Nadirali Shah, a 36-year-old resident of the Santacruz area in Mumbai. By profession, Rahish runs a car garage. However, his professional knowledge of cars did not translate into responsible driving on this day.
Upon initial interaction and investigation, the police discovered a shocking truth: Rahish Shah was heavily intoxicated. He was in a state of drunkenness where he had lost all sense of direction and control. The alcohol had impaired his judgment to such an extent that he could not navigate the highway, leading him to jump the divider.
Police Action and Legal Proceedings
The Vapi Town Police wasted no time in taking strict action against the perpetrator of this Vapi Highway Drunk Driving Accident. Based on the condition of the driver and the severity of the accident, Rahish Nadirali Shah was taken into custody.
The police found that his reckless behavior was a direct result of alcohol consumption, a serious offense in the dry state of Gujarat and a criminal act on national highways. A complaint was formally lodged by Dhavalkumar Tandel, the driver of the victim’s car.
Based on this, the police have registered a case against the Mumbai-based driver. He has been booked under the relevant sections of the Prohibition Act for possessing and consuming alcohol, as well as under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for rash and negligent driving causing an accident. The police have also collected blood samples from the accused to scientifically prove the level of alcohol in his system. This evidence will be crucial in the court of law to ensure he receives the appropriate punishment for endangering the lives of four innocent professionals.
The Menace of Drunk Driving on Highways
This incident has once again brought to the forefront the issue of road safety on the Vapi-Mumbai Highway. The stretch near Morai crossing and Perfect Hotel is becoming increasingly accident-prone. A significant number of vehicles traveling from Mumbai or Daman often carry drivers who are under the influence of alcohol.
The terrifying reality is that innocent commuters, like the professors from Laxmi Vidyapeeth, often pay the price for someone else’s recklessness. Even if one drives carefully and follows all rules, a drunk driver from the opposite side can cause a tragedy in the blink of an eye.
There is a growing demand from the local population and the academic fraternity for stricter policing. The citizens are urging the Valsad and Vapi Police to implement rigorous checks using breath analyzers, not just at night but also during the day. As this incident proves, drunk driving is not limited to post-sunset hours; it can happen on a Friday afternoon.
The arrest of Rahish Shah sends a message that the law will catch up with those who treat the highways as their personal racing tracks while intoxicated. For now, the educational community of Sarigam and Vapi is breathing a sigh of relief that their beloved teachers are safe, but the anger against the “drunk terror” on the highway remains palpable.
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