Noida Lamborghini crash: Error message on display board distracted me, says accused driver

NOIDA: The driver of the Lamborghini Huracan that crashed onto a pavement in Noida’s Sector 94, injuring two construction workers, has claimed that a sudden error message on the car’s display screen distracted him, leading to the accident.
Deepak Kumar, a car dealer from Ajmer, was behind the wheel of the high-performance vehicle when it lost control on Sunday evening. Kumar told the police that he was momentarily distracted when the display board inside the Huracan flashed an error message, causing him to lose focus and veer off the road.

The luxury car is owned by Mridul Tiwari, a popular YouTuber with 19 million subscribers, who was not in the vehicle at the time of the crash. Deepak had taken the car for a test drive as part of its evaluation for resale when the incident occurred around 5 pm.
During questioning, Deepak admitted to driving at high speed. "He was returning from a shopping trip when he suddenly noticed an error message on the screen. The momentary distraction caused him to lose control, leading to the crash," a police officer said.
The Huracan, which was moving at a high velocity, struck two daily wage workers—Rambhu Kumar and Vijen Ravidas—who were waiting for a bus near an under-construction site. Both victims suffered multiple fractures and are currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Noida.
“The initial assessment was challenging due to the circumstances that led to their fall into the drain. Both patients require surgery, and their recovery is expected to take 4-8 weeks,” said a doctor treating them.
Meanwhile, an FIR has been registered against Deepak under sections 281 (rash driving) and 125(a) (endangering life or personal safety of others) of the BNS. He was granted bail on Monday after posting a bond of Rs 25,000 and has since returned to Ajmer with his family.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic. A widely circulated video on social media shows a bystander confronting Deepak, questioning whether he was attempting a stunt. In the clip, Deepak can be heard responding casually, “Is anyone dead?” before onlookers urged someone to call the police.
The victims' families remain distressed over their loved ones’ conditions. Vijen’s son, Gangaram Das, who also works at the construction site, expressed concern over his father’s slow recovery. “The doctors are not giving us clear updates. My father is over 60 and is still in critical condition,” he said.
While Deepak’s lawyer, Mayank Pachauri, emphasized that the incident was unintentional and the charges were bailable, the case raises serious concerns about high-speed driving in urban areas.
The claim of an 'error message' distraction also brings attention to the safety implications of digital interfaces in luxury vehicles, particularly when operated at high speeds.
Authorities continue their investigation into the incident, with further analysis expected to determine whether any technical malfunction contributed to the crash.