An eyewitness to the fatal road accident in Kerala’s Nedumbassery, which claimed the lives of three students, recalled how a 19-year-old driver of the speeding Mini Cooper allegedly told residents, who confronted him after the crash, that his father would “handle everything”.
Accused allegedly drove at over 200 kmph; police probe Instagram videos
Salim, an eyewitness who was near the site of the collision, said the impact was so severe that pedestrians immediately rushed to the spot to help the victims after hearing a loud noise, news agency ANI reported. “People stopped him, and there was some dispute. The driver was saying that his father will handle everything. Then the police and ambulance came. But the injured were already not moving when the ambulance reached for help,” Salim added. Eyewitnesses apprehended him following the collision and handed him over to the police. “Prima facie, the accused was drunk at the time. We have collected his blood and urine samples for confirmation. We will also check if he had consumed any narcotic substances. The Mini Cooper, which was allegedly speeding, rammed into the scooter from behind, throwing its riders onto the road with great force. all of them succumbed to their injuries Although the three victims were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment. Police are examining his social media accounts to determine whether he has a history of rash and negligent driving.
Three people were killed in the early hours of Sunday after a Mini Cooper, allegedly driven by 19-year-old under the influence of alcohol, rammed into a scooter near Cochin International Airport in Kerala, police officials said. The driver of the Mini Cooper was identified as Suhail Sajeev (19). The accident took place around 1.45 am on Sunday on the road leading to Cochin International Airport near Nedumbassery, according to the police. Meanwhile, videos circulating on Instagram purportedly show the accused, Suhail, driving the Mini Cooper at speeds exceeding 200 kmph on a highway.
He has been charged with culpable homicide,” said KS Sudarshan, Superintendent of Police, Ernakulam Rural.
