A 55-year-old man died in Kochi after a luxury car driven by a 17-year-old minor hit his scooter. The teen is in police custody, and a case of reckless driving and causing death by negligence has been registered by local authorities.
Fatal Road Accident in Kochi
A 55-year-old man was killed after a luxury car driven by a 17-year-old minor rammed into his scooter at Cheranalloor in Kochi early in the morning, offical said on Sunday. The deceased has been identified as Jayabalakrishnan, a native of Manjali.
Police Investigation Underway
According to the police, the car struck the rear of his scooter, killing him. The minor is the son of an Additional District Judge, and the car is registered in the judge’s name. Following the incident, the teenager was taken into police custody. Police have registered a case on charges of reckless driving and causing death by negligence.
According to the preliminary police report, the teenager was not under the influence of alcohol. His blood samples have been collected for further analysis. Further details are awaited.
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