Minor rams SUV into car in Noida; he wasn't driving recklessly, says his mother

A 14-year-old boy driving an SUV hit a Honda City in Noida. The case has spotlighted how the minor got the keys and who will face legal action.The mother said that their regular driver was unavailable that day. (Credits: Facebook)A case of a 14-year-old driving a car has come to light in Noida's Sector 113 area after a white Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara crashed into a Honda City from behind on August 19. The collision caused significant damage to the Honda City, though no injuries were reported.The incident drew attention after the boy's mother defended his driving, saying he "wasn't driving recklessly" and that the family's regular driver was unavailable that day.The incident occurred at around 5.30 pm on August 19, when complainant Kumar Shivam was travelling with his family and his 13-month-old child in a Honda City on a road in Sector 119. According to his complaint, a white Grand Vitara, came from behind and crashed into his car.The Honda City suffered considerable damage to its rear section following the collision. MINOR BEHIND THE WHEELAccording to the complainant, the Grand Vitara was being driven by a 14-year-old boy when the accident occurred.Noida Police confirmed that the Grand Vitara had collided with the Honda City in the Sector 113 police station area on August 19 and said the vehicle was being driven by a minor at the time. Police said no one was injured in the incident. Based on a written complaint submitted by the victim, a case has been registered at Sector 113 police station and further legal action is underway.The incident has also drawn attention after a video of the aftermath surfaced on social media and began circulating widely. The footage has triggered discussions over minors driving vehicles and the responsibility of parents or guardians in such cases.MOTHER EXPLAINS WHY MINOR HAD ACCESSDuring the interaction with police, the minor's mother reportedly said that their regular driver was unavailable on the day of the incident and that she had therefore given the car keys to the boy."He wasn't driving recklessly," defended her mother, explaining why he was given access.Police are currently examining the circumstances surrounding the incident, including how the minor came to be driving the SUV and the events leading up to the collision.The case has once again brought attention to the risks associated with minors operating motor vehicles and the legal responsibilities of vehicle owners and guardians. Authorities are expected to determine further action based on the investigation and the applicable provisions of law.No injuries were reported in the collision, but the damage to the Honda City and the circumstances surrounding the minor's access to the vehicle have become the focus of the police investigation.- EndsWith inputs from Bhupendar ChaudharyPublished By: Ritaban MisraPublished On: Aug 21, 2026 20:21 IST