Judge's Son's Mercedes Kills Pedestrian in Kochi

In Kochi, a 55-year-old man named Jayabalakrishnan was killed early Sunday morning when his scooter was struck by a Mercedes-Benz. The vehicle was reportedly driven by a minor, identified as the son of a judge. The accident happened around 2:20 am on Container Road near Maraparamb as Jayabalakrishnan was returning home after closing his roadside eatery.

Preliminary investigations suggest the car hit the scooter from behind while both were traveling in the same direction. An FIR has been filed under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for rash driving and causing death by negligence. The minor's medical report currently shows no alcohol consumption, though a detailed report is pending.

Police have stated that the minor was alone in the car. While the current charges are bailable, further actions will be decided in consultation with the Juvenile Justice Board. A relative of the victim described the accident scene as horrifying, noting the significant impact on the vehicles involved.

The driver, a teenager, claimed the scooter swerved to avoid waterlogging. Heavy rain was reported in the area at the time. This incident follows another fatal crash in Kochi on October 11, where a speeding Mini Cooper driven by an intoxicated 19-year-old killed three youths.