PANJIM, Feb. 20 -- Team Herald

A borrowed Merc, a stolen joyride, and a horrific accident that left a pedestrian with crippling injuries - that is the heart-breaking and bizarre story that has unfolded since Tuesday night, when 21-year-old Archit Sangelkar reportedly took his girlfriend out for a spin.

Sanglekar, a photography student, was approached by his neighbour Akshay Kavalekar, a hotelier and a Mercedes owner, who wanted some photos of his car clicked because he wanted to sell it online. Sanglekar requested access to the car for a couple of days, saying that he wanted to take his sister for a competition. Kavalekar was happy to oblige.

However, Sanglekar did not return the car as promised and on Tuesday night took his girlfriend...