India
oi-Swastika Sruti
A 55-year-old motor scooter driver was killed when his two-wheeler was hit from behind by a Mercedes Benz that is owned by an Additional District Judge in Cheranallur area of Kochi, Kerala, on Sunday morning. It is alleged that the car was being driven by a 17-year-old boy who is reportedly the son of the Additional District Judge.
A 55-year-old scooter driver, Jayabalakrishnan, died in Kochi, Kerala, after his vehicle was hit by a Mercedes Benz allegedly driven by a 17-year-old boy, son of an Additional District Judge. Police have filed a case against the minor for rash driving and death by negligence following the Sunday morning accident in Cheranallur.
Jayabalakrishnan, a resident of Manjali, is the identity of the deceased. The boy was taken into police custody after the incident and a case was filed against him for rash driving and death caused by negligence.
According to initial reports, the teenager was not drunk at the time of the accident. However, blood samples were collected from him for examination.
Scooter Rider Jayabalakrishnan Killed In Kochi Accident
As per the news, the incident happened in Cheranallur on Sunday morning when the Mercedes Benz is said to have hit the back of Jayabalakrishnan’s scooter. This collision caused death to the 55-year-old.
The accident resulted in the damaging of the scooter with belongings scattered all around the scene of the accident. The police have started an inquiry regarding the factors leading to the accident and the speed at which the car was being driven.
The young driver was arrested by the police after the incident. A case of rash driving leading to death has been registered against him.
Victim’s Family Says He Was Returning Home After Running Food Stall
Jayabalakrishnan’s niece said the family ran a food stall to earn a living. According to her, her uncle was returning home when the accident occurred.
She alleged that the Mercedes-Benz must have been travelling at high speed, pointing to the extensive damage to the scooter and the belongings scattered at the scene.
The victim’s family has raised concerns about the circumstances of the crash and is seeking answers about how it happened. The allegation regarding the car’s speed will need to be established through the police investigation.
Police Collect Blood Samples From Minor Driver
Police said the initial information indicated that the teenager was not intoxicated at the time of the accident. However, blood samples have been collected for further testing to establish whether alcohol or any other factor was involved.
The case has also drawn attention because the driver is reportedly a minor and the car was registered in his father’s name. The father is said to be an Additional District Judge.
The victim’s family also alleged that the teenager’s father spoke rudely at the police station when questioned about allowing his minor son to drive the car. This allegation has not been independently verified.
