Kerala Accident Video: ‘My Father Will Handle Everything’, Mini Cooper Driver Tells Locals After 3 Students Are Killed

Three students, including two women, 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, October 11. The driver, identified as Suhail Sajeev, was taken into custody following the crash and allegedly told locals who confronted him that his father would handle everything.

The accident occurred around 2 am in Nedumbassery when the three students were returning home after having tea at a nearby shop. The victims have been identified as Devika, a native of Wayanad, Gopika, a native of Palakkad, and Ijaz, a native of Karnataka. All three were also working in Thrikkakara.

According to police, the speeding car hit their two-wheeler, leaving all three critically injured. Local residents rushed them to a hospital, but they succumbed to their injuries. Delhi Audi Crash: 17-Year-Old Rents Luxury Car for INR 16,000, Crashes Into 3 Vehicles; Pedestrian Killed.

Driver Allegedly Admits to Consuming Beer

Police suspect that Suhail may have been driving under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating substances at the time of the accident. According to reports, the driver allegedly admitted to consuming alcohol before the crash but claimed that he had only consumed beer.

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His blood and other samples have been collected for testing, and the reports are awaited. Ernakulam Rural Superintendent of Police K S Sudarsan said a forensic examination of the car was also under way to determine whether any intoxicating substances were found inside the vehicle. Horrific Accident Caught on Camera in Lucknow: Teen Rams Speeding Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Into Scooter, Dies After Hitting Divider Head-On; Video Surfaces.

Police said the car was registered in Suhail's father's name and that the accused holds a valid driving licence. The preliminary findings suggest possible drunk driving, but the allegations are yet to be confirmed by test results.

Driver Booked for Culpable Homicide

Suhail has been booked for culpable homicide and other relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The investigation is continuing as police examine the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.

Friends of Victims Allegedly Attack Driver

In a separate development, some friends of the victims allegedly assaulted Suhail when he was taken to a hospital for a medical examination. Police intervened to prevent further violence and took one of the alleged assailants into custody.

Television footage of the accident showed the Mini Cooper speeding along the road before crashing into the scooter travelling on the extreme left. The impact threw one of the women into the air and left the scooter mangled.

Police said preventive measures and patrolling would be strengthened near the airport to curb overspeeding and prevent similar accidents.

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