On Friday morning, Yashvendra was driving his friend’s car, with her sitting by his side — they were visiting her home in South Delhi’s Vasant Kunj, according to police. (Special Arrangement)About 10 days ago, Yashvendra Singh, 20, landed in Delhi from the United States, where he studied at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. Son of an Indian Army Brigadier, posted in Kolkata, Yashvendra was living in the Capital briefly with his maternal grandfather, who was undergoing cancer treatment. “His maternal grandfather was living at an Army guest house in Hauz Khas and he was staying there with him,” said a family member, adding that his parents were living in Kolkata due to his father’s posting.He was later going to visit his paternal grandfather in Dehradun where he intended to stay for a longer break, according to his family members.On Friday morning, Yashvendra was driving his friend’s car, with her sitting by his side — they were visiting her home in South Delhi’s Vasant Kunj, according to police. The duo studied at the same university in the US where they met and became friends. Police said they spent the previous night at another friend’s house.Also Read | ‘I don’t have the money’: Telangana mother seeks CM’s help to bring back Agniveer aspirant from Abu DhabiThe road in the area was slippery due to rain, according to officers. Yashvendra lost control of wheel at a sharp turn, the car struck a tree, before it veered off the road, overturned and plunged into a drain near a red light at Nangal Dewat. The 20-year-old student died and the woman, who was travelling with him, was injured.“He was rushed for medical treatment but later succumbed to the injuries,” said an officer. A tall muscular boy with an athlete’s build and sharp cheekbones, Yashvendra had been studying at the Indiana University for over two years now. He passed his Class 12 exams from Sanskriti School in Delhi in 2024. He was a national-level basketball player and a gold-medallist.In a condolence message, the school said, “The Sanskriti School community is deeply saddened by the untimely passing of our beloved alumnus, national-level basketball player and a gold medalist, Yashvendra Singh, from the Batch of 2024, a gifted athlete whose passion for the sport, unwavering determination, and warm spirit; left an indelible mark on our school. As a student, he embodied the values of teamwork, discipline, and perseverance. Whether on the basketball court or within the school community, he inspired those around him through his commitment, humility, and sportsmanship. Though his journey was far too short, the memories he created will remain with us always.”Also Read | An amputation, a prosthetic leg and a NEET setback: 18-year-old remains focused on her dream of becoming a doctorOn Saturday, around 11 am, Yashvendra’s father waited for his son’s body at the mortuary of the Safdarjung Hospital. With a swarm of media personnel outside, he refused to come out. “Yashvendra’s elder brother also studies in the United States. His father is a decorated officer, who participated in Operation Vijay in 1999 and Operation Parakram in 2002. The family hails from Bulandshahr in Uttar Pradesh,” said another family member.Story continues below this adA couple of Yash’s childhood friends, who had known him since Class 8, were also standing in a corner opposite the mortuary. “He told us that he had come, but we didn’t get a chance to meet him. Last time we could speak before this was a year ago,” one of them said.Police said they have initiated the necessary legal proceedings, and further investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident is underway.