3 Killed as 19-Year-Old Rams Mini Cooper Into Scooter in Keralam
· India · Hindustan Times, NDTV
Three people were killed in the early hours of Sunday when a 19-year-old allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol rammed his Mini Cooper into their scooter near Cochin International Airport in Keralam. The victims were identified as Devika (21), Gopika (22), and Ijaz (21), all of whom worked at a local handicrafts shop and were travelling together when the collision occurred. Eyewitnesses apprehended the driver, identified as Suhail Sajeev, at the scene and handed him over to the police. Authorities have charged Sajeev with culpable homicide and collected blood and urine samples to confirm alcohol and drug levels. Police are also examining social media videos that purportedly show the accused driving at speeds exceeding 200 kmph on a highway.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the growing dangers of reckless high-speed driving and substance abuse among motorists, leaving three young lives lost and prompting stricter police scrutiny of social media footage for traffic violations.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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