“It’s Murder, Not An Accident”: Survivor Reveals Previous Crash At Same Site Where Noida Techie Drowned

NOIDA, UTTAR PRADESH—The tragic death of 27-year-old software engineer Yuvraj Mehta has ignited a firestorm of public outrage following revelations that the site was a known “death trap.” On Thursday, January 22, 2026, a survivor of a previous crash at the exact same location spoke out, labeling the techie’s death “institutional murder” rather than an accident.

Gurvinder Singh, a truck driver, revealed that he nearly met the same fate on January 2, just fourteen days before Mehta’s Grand Vitara plunged into the water-filled pit. His testimony has put the Noida Authority and private developers under even greater scrutiny as the Special Investigation Team (SIT) intensifies its probe.

1. The Previous Warning: “I Slipped and Fell Into the Void”

Singh recounted his harrowing experience on the night of January 2, describing a complete lack of safety infrastructure at the sharp 90-degree turn in Sector 150.

• Zero Visibility: Singh noted there were no barricades, reflectors, or warning signs to indicate the road ended abruptly into a massive, flooded excavation.
• The Near-Miss: While his truck’s rear wheels got stuck near a drain, the cabin rolled toward the water. “There was no ground… I stepped out and slipped right into the pit,” Singh told media. He was only saved because passersby heard his cries and pulled him out.
• Demands for Murder Charges: Singh argued that because the risks were flagged two weeks prior, the authorities are directly responsible for Mehta’s death. “A case under BNS 103 (Murder) should be registered. This is negligence that amounts to killing,” he said.

2. Allegations of Extortion by Officials

Perhaps the most shocking part of Singh’s account is the reaction of local officials following his accident.

• The “Damage” Fee: Singh claimed that shortly after his rescue, an individual identifying as a Noida Authority official approached him.
• The Quote: “Instead of asking if I was okay, he demanded money for the ‘damage’ caused to the site,” Singh alleged. “I kept saying my life has just been saved, isn’t that more important?” * Institutional Failure: Singh clarified that while the police performed their duties, the “fault lies with those responsible for making the road safe.”

3. SIT Update: Terminations and Arrests

Following the national uproar over Mehta’s frantic two-hour struggle to survive while on the phone with his father, the Uttar Pradesh government has taken swift administrative action:

• CEO Removed: The CEO of the Noida Authority was stripped of their position on Monday.
• Sacking of Officials: A Junior Engineer from the Noida Authority’s traffic cell has been terminated from service for gross negligence.
• Developer Arrested: Abhay Kumar, Director of MZ Wiztown Planners, has been arrested.
• The Charges: The FIR includes Section 105 (Culpable Homicide) and Section 106 (Death by Negligence) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Noida Sector 150 Tragedy: Site Audit