YouTuber Anurag Dobhal's Distressing Livestream Ends in Horrific Crash
In a shocking incident that unfolded before thousands of online viewers, popular YouTuber and former Bigg Boss 17 contestant Anurag Dobhal, widely known as "UK07 Rider," crashed his Toyota Fortuner into a divider on the Delhi–Meerut Expressway near Dasna on Saturday night. The 28-year-old content creator was broadcasting live on Instagram moments before the collision, during which he appeared visibly distressed and made emotional statements to his mother.
Moments Before Impact: A Cry for Help
During the livestream that attracted more than 80,000 simultaneous viewers, Dobhal turned the camera toward his vehicle's windscreen and speedometer as the SUV accelerated dramatically. Witnesses reported that he spoke about feeling profoundly alone and overwhelmed by his circumstances. In what would become his final words before the crash, he told his mother, "When I return in the next birth, please give me love."
The vehicle then suddenly swerved toward the median and slammed into the divider with tremendous force. According to police reports, the impact was so severe that the SUV became badly mangled, with its wheels torn completely off from the chassis.
Police Investigation and Speed Analysis
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Rural) Surendra Nath Tiwari confirmed that authorities received information about the crash around 10:20 PM. Dobhal had been traveling from Meerut toward Delhi when the accident occurred near a restaurant in the Dasna area.
"The SUV hit the divider, crossed into the opposite lane and flipped several times," Officer Tiwari stated. Preliminary investigations suggest the vehicle was traveling at an alarming speed of approximately 150–160 kilometers per hour at the moment of impact.
Police are actively examining whether the crash constituted an attempted suicide. "We suspect he may have deliberately turned the vehicle toward the divider to cause self-harm," Tiwari added, noting that a special team has been formed to investigate the sequence of events and review Dobhal's recent social media activity.
Immediate Rescue and Hospitalization
One of Dobhal's followers, Ashish Chaudhary from Ghaziabad, witnessed the crash during the livestream and rushed to the scene with friends. "I was watching his live when the accident happened. I immediately went there with my friends. Some passersby were already trying to rescue him. We pulled him out of the mangled vehicle and took him to Subharti Hospital in Meerut, which was the nearest," Chaudhary recounted.
By the time police arrived at the crash site, Dobhal's friends had already transported him to medical care after alerting emergency services through helpline 112. His condition deteriorated overnight, leading to his transfer to a private hospital in Delhi on Sunday morning for advanced treatment.
Background: Rising Fame and Personal Struggles
Anurag Dobhal, originally from Uttarakhand, gained substantial popularity through his travel, biking, and lifestyle content on YouTube, amassing nearly 8 million subscribers on his channel. His Instagram account boasts approximately 7.6 million followers, collectively known as "Brosena."
In recent weeks, some of Dobhal's social media posts had raised concerns among his audience. On March 4, he uploaded a nearly two-hour vlog that he described as his "last video," recorded in what he called "deep mental distress" after not eating for five days. In that emotional recording, he alleged that conflicts with his family regarding his inter-caste marriage had pushed him toward considering self-harm.
Ongoing Investigation and Family Response
Police authorities plan to question Dobhal once his medical condition stabilizes. As of now, his family has not filed any formal complaint regarding the incident. Investigators continue to analyze evidence from the crash scene while monitoring Dobhal's digital footprint for additional context about his state of mind leading up to the accident.
The case highlights the intersection of digital celebrity culture and mental health challenges, particularly among content creators who maintain constant public visibility through social media platforms.
