Luxury car in Nedumbassery accident was speeding above 165 kmph, say police citing camera analysis

A luxury car involved in a fatal accident at Nedumbassery on October 11 was reportedly speeding above 165 kmph, according to police citing camera analysis. The crash killed three young riders who were struck from behind. Investigators arrived at this conclusion after examining footage from surveillance cameras installed by the Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) along Airport Road where the accident occurred.

The legally permitted speed limit on this stretch is only 60 kmph. The luxury car was allegedly driven by 19-year-old Suhail Sajeev, who was reportedly heavily intoxicated at the time of the crash. Police stated that investigators will submit a preliminary report to the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court in Angamaly and will prepare a detailed analysis report with the help of experts from CIAL, Motor Vehicles Department (MVD), and Public Works Department.

They are also awaiting a report on the event data recorder (EDR) of the luxury car, which is expected to provide crucial information about the car's speed at the time of the crash.