3 killed as 'drunk' man rams his Mini Cooper into scooter in Keralam
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct. 12 -- A 19-year-old allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol rammed his Mini Cooper into a scooter near Cochin International Airport in Keralam in the early hours of Sunday, killing three people, police said, confirming his arrest.
The accused, identified as Suhail Sajeev, has been charged with culpable homicide, and police are investigating social media videos that purportedly show him driving at speeds exceeding 200 kmph on a highway. The deceased were identified as Devika (21), a resident of Wayanad, Gopika (22), from Palakkad, and Ijaz (21), a resident of Dakshina Kannada in Karnataka. All three worked at a handicrafts shop and were travelling on the scooter when the accident occurred. "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. He has been charged with culpable homicide," said KS Sudarshan, Superintendent of Police, Ernakulam Rural. The accident took place around 1.45 am on Sunday on the road leading to Cochin International Airport near Nedumbassery.
The Mini Cooper, reportedly speeding, rammed into the scooter from behind, throwing the three riders onto the road with great force. They were rushed to nearby hospitals but succumbed to their injuries.
Videos circulating on Instagram purportedly show Sajeev driving the Mini Cooper at speeds exceeding 200 kmph on a highway. Police are examining his social media accounts to determine whether he has a history of rash and negligent driving. "Prima facie, it looks like he has a history of rash driving. Forensic examination of the vehicle is also being done to look for traces of drugs," Sudarshan said....
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