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Kerala fatal crashes: Accident involving judge’s minor son follows Mini Cooper case

A 55-year-old scooter rider was killed in Kochi after a Mercedes-Benz allegedly driven by a judge’s 17-year-old son rammed his vehicle from behind. The incident comes amid a separate case involving a 19-year-old man, the son of a Dubai boutique owner, accused in a Mini Cooper crash that killed three young people near Cochin International Airport. According to a report by news agency PTI, the…

Kerala fatal crashes: Accident involving judge’s minor son follows Mini Cooper case

A 17-year-old son of a judge was involved in a fatal accident in Kochi, India after hitting a scooter rider from behind. The incident took place early Sunday morning as the victim, identified as Jayabalakrishnan, was returning home after work. The Mercedes-Benz, registered to the judge, was allegedly speeding when it struck the scooter, causing severe damage.

The teenager was arrested and released on bail, conditionally required to appear before police. Police are investigating the accident and awaiting blood test results. The victim's family accused the judge of behaving disrespectfully at the police station and removing the car to destroy evidence. Meanwhile, another fatal accident involving a luxury car in Kerala has raised concerns over driving under the influence.

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