Kannada actor Mayur Patel has taken into police custody after a late night drink and drive incident in Bengaluru, sparking a multi vehicle collision.

On Tuesday night, the crash took place around 10 pm on Old Airport Road near the Commando Hospital signal, when Patel, was reportedly driving a Fortuner SUV when he hit a stopped car at the traffic light, causing a chain reaction that damaged four other vehicles, including two Swift Dzires and a government car.

According to the Times Now, the Halasuru Traffic Police quickly arrived on the scene and conducted a breathalyser test, which reportedly returned a positive result for alcohol consumption.

“The actor was driving under the influence and caused multiple damages,” a police insider told the publisher.

Following the collision, he allegedly argued with one of the affected vehicle owners before police intervened.

As per outlet, the authorities took his Fortuner, and a formal case was registered at Halasuru Traffic Police Station after the affected drivers complained.

In addition to acting, Mayur has ventured into production and direction, and has also served as a singer and music composer, mainly for Passenger (2014).