Two dead after speeding BMW crashes into divider on Baroda-Panvel Highway

A high speeding car crashed into a divider, killing 2 people on the Baroda-Panvel Highway in Maharashtra's Badlapur. A case was registered against the driver, an official said.

The accident took place at around 2:39 am on June 21. The accident is within the jurisdiction of Badlapur West Police Station.

The driver, identified as Angad Gill was driving the car at around 250 kmph when it crashed into a divider.


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Badlapur Senior Police Inspector Kishore Shinde said, "On June 21, 2026, at 2:39 a.m., within the jurisdiction of Badlapur West Police Station, police received a call regarding a road accident on the Baroda-Panvel Highway. Upon investigation, it was found that a BMW car with three occupants, including the driver, had collided with a divider and was completely damaged, with vehicle parts scattered at the scene."

The official also added that two occupants, identified as Rebecca Jacob and Yogesh Kishan Negi, sustained severe injuries in the crash.

The accident victims were taken to Badlapur Rural Hospital, where they succumbed to their injuries.

"Two occupants, Rebecca Jacob and Yogesh Kishan Negi, were found on the spot with severe injuries. Both were then taken to Badlapur Rural Hospital, where they later succumbed to their injuries," Shinde said.

Police also added that the investigation revealed that the driver had allegedly violated traffic regulations and was driving at an extremely high speed at the time of the accident.

"Investigation revealed that the driver, Angad Gill, disregarded traffic rules and drove at a speed of approximately 250 kmph, resulting in two deaths," the senior police inspector said.

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A case has been registered against the accused, and further investigation into the incident is underway, police said.

(With inputs from ANI)