Police have registered a case against the teenager for reckless driving and causing death by negligence.
KOCHI: A 55-year-old man was killed after a luxury car driven by a 17-year-old minor rammed into his scooter at Cheranalloor in Kochi early in the morning, officials said on Sunday. Further details are awaited. (With agency inputs) You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kochi | Silver Rate in Kochi | Bank Holidays in Kochi | Public Holidays in Kochi Stay updated with the latest Kochi news.
The deceased has been identified as Jayabalakrishnan, a native of Manjali, according to news agency ANI. Police said the car rammed into the rear of his scooter, killing him on the spot. He was not under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident, according to the preliminary police report.
The minor is the son of an additional district judge, and the car is registered in the judge’s name. Following the incident, the teenager was taken into police custody. Police have registered a case against the teenager for reckless driving and causing death by negligence. His blood samples have been collected for further analysis. Download the TOI App.