Ernakulam : Three people were killed after a speeding Mini Cooper rammed into their scooter near Kochi airport in Kerala’s Ernakulam district in the early hours of Sunday. The accident took place at around 2 am at Nedumbassery when the three victims — two young women and their male friend — were returning home after having tea at a nearby shop.
The driver has been booked for culpable homicide and other relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Police suspect he may have been driving under the influence of intoxicating substances, and blood test reports are awaited. Police said Suhail was taken for a medical examination after the accident. He allegedly admitted to consuming alcohol before the crash, claiming that it was only beer. His blood and other samples have been collected to determine whether he had consumed alcohol or any other intoxicating substances.
The preliminary investigation suggests that the driver may have been drunk at the time of the accident, Sudarsan said. However, this would have to be confirmed by the blood test reports, which are awaited. In a separate development, some friends of the victims allegedly attacked Suhail when he was taken for a medical examination. Police said they confronted him inside the hospital and later hit him on the head from behind as he was being taken outside.
Visuals of the accident aired on television channels showed the Mini Cooper speeding down a wide road before crashing into the two-wheeler, which was travelling along the extreme left side. The footage showed the force of the collision throwing one of the women riding pillion high into the air. The scooter was left mangled, with pieces scattered across the accident site. The car was also badly damaged.
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