India, Oct. 25 -- A 55-year-old man was killed after a Mercedes-Benz allegedly driven by the 17-year-old son of a judge hit his scooter from behind in the early hours of Sunday, police said.

The victim, identified as Jayabalakrishnan, was returning home after working at a food stall when the accident occurred between 2 am and 3 am. He died at the scene.

According to reports, the Mercedes-Benz was registered in the name of the judicial officer. The teenager was taken into police custody following the accident.

Police said preliminary findings did not indicate that the teenager had consumed alcohol. However, blood samples have been collected for analysis as part of the investigation.

The case involves allegations of reckless driving and...