BMW falls into river in horrific car accident in New Jersey; The Indian-origin driver was arrested after fleeing the scene on foot.

BMW falls into river in horrific car accident in New Jersey; The Indian-origin driver was arrested after fleeing the scene on foot.

Zorawar S Kohli was charged after a fatal car accident in New Jersey. (Photo: Daily Voice New Jersey)

A major crash involving a BMW and a Land Rover on Route 80 East on the Hackensack River Bridge in New Jersey resulted in the BMW hitting a concrete barrier and falling into the river, while the driver escaped the scene on foot. Hackensack Fire Department crews responded to the scene and found several damaged vehicles and a submerged BMW in the river below.According to state police, the driver and passenger of the Land Rover suffered minor injuries and were taken to a local hospital. There is no report of anyone else being injured at the scene.Police identified the BMW driver as Zorawar S. Kohli, 32, of Englewood Cliffs. Reports said that after the accident, Kohli fled the scene on foot, but was found under a nearby train and arrested.According to state police, Kohli was charged with fourth-degree obstruction, fourth-degree resisting arrest by flight, two counts of assault by auto and multiple motor vehicle offenses. He was released pending his next court date. The submerged vehicle was later removed from the river by Brookside Towing, reports said.

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