Delivery executive dies after being hit by speeding car in West Delhi's Subhash Nagar

A 25-year-old delivery executive lost his life after being struck by a speeding car near Subhash Nagar Metro in Delhi.

Published on: Feb 21, 2026, 16:53:26 IST

Written by Yamini C S

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A delivery executive lost his life after being struck by a speeding car near Subhash Nagar Metro in West Delhi during the early hours of Saturday, with police arresting the alleged driver involved in the incident.

The driver of the car has been arrested as investigation is underway. (Hindustan Times File)

According to the Delhi Police, the accident took place near the Subhash Nagar Metro red light on Najafgarh Road while traffic was moving towards Rajouri Garden, news agency ANI reported. A PCR call alerting authorities to the crash was received at Tilak Nagar police station at around 3:26 am.

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Police officers who reached the spot found both vehicles involved in the accident at the location. The victim, identified as Hem Shakar (25), was rushed to hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival, police said.

Hem Shakar was employed as a delivery executive with a quick-commerce firm and was riding an electric scooter at the time of the accident. Medico-legal case (MLC) details have been received, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (West district) said, as per the report.

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Based on preliminary inquiries and eyewitness accounts, police said the electric scooter was allegedly hit from behind by a car, causing the rider to suffer fatal injuries.

The driver of the car, identified as Mohit Kumar (27), a resident of Najafgarh, was detained at the spot and subsequently arrested. Police said the vehicle involved in the accident has been seized for further examination.

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Investigators added that the accused works as a contractor with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.

An FIR has been registered in the matter, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact sequence of events leading to the fatal crash, police said.

(With inputs from ANI)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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