Late-night mayhem occurred in Bengaluru with Sandalwood actor Mayur Patel experiencing a major serial accident near Commando Hospital in Domlur. The actor who has appeared in several films, including Mani and Udees was said to have been drunk and driving his Toyota Fortuner at a high speed when his car wreaked havoc on a few parked cars.
The Event: High-Speed Auto Crash Close to Domlur
Eyewitnesses and police sources said Mayur Patel was driving through the stretch near Domlur on late Wednesday night. His speeding Fortuner lost control and plowed into several stationary traffic automobiles including those identified as those of Srinivas and Abhishek. Another government vehicle was also heavily damaged in the pile-up.
Residents and pedestrians who were shocked by the collision immediately notified the police control room. A Hoysala patrol team also arrived at the scene, and took the actor into custody. Later medical examinations showed that the actor’s blood alcohol level was well above the legal limit.
Legal Remedies: FIR and No Insurance
The Halasuru Traffic Police registered an FIR against Mayur Patel following a complaint filed by Srinivas, a victim whose vehicle was damaged. The charges range from reckless driving and driving under the influence.
On the heels of the investigation, cops found another violation: The actor’s high-end SUV wasn’t covered by insurance when the crash occurred. As a result, the authorities have confiscated the vehicle.
The "I Will Fix It" Confrontation
Videos of Mayur Patel emerged from the scene: disoriented as he was when he stepped out from his vehicle where he tried to negotiate with those in the crowds. In the footage, he said, "Whatever the cost will be, I will get everything fixed." Angry onlookers confronted him at the crash's end, and you hear angry onlookers telling him that he is reckless and dangerous to other commuters on the roads.
Career in the Doldrums
The son of veteran actor Madan Patel, Mayur Patel debuted in the year 2000 with Andhra Hendthi. His 2003 film Mani garnered him a bit of critical praise, but his following films Gunna and Slum failed to make a mark at the box office. After being somewhat absent for a few long stretches, this latest incident has brought him back into the news for all the wrong reasons.
This is one of the controversies which has arisen with Sandalwood celebrities in Bengaluru with the demand for the strict enforcement of traffic law irrespective of a person's public profile.
