Three students lost their lives in an accident involving a speeding Mini Cooper in Kochi, Kerala. On Sunday night, the car rammed into a scooter from behind in the Nedumbassery area. The collision was so severe that all three students riding the scooter died on the spot. Following the accident, the alleged statement of the car driver, Suhail Sajeev, has also come to light. According to eyewitnesses, when local residents stopped him and questioned him, he said that his father would handle everything.
Three Students Riding a Scooter Lost Their Lives
The deceased have been identified as 21-year-old Iyas, Devika, and Gopika. On Sunday night, all three were travelling on a scooter when a Mini Cooper approaching from behind hit them. After the accident, people nearby rushed to help and informed the police and ambulance services. However, by then, all three students had lost their lives.
Received the Luxury Car as a Birthday Gift
According to the police, Suhail Sajeev, who was driving the Mini Cooper, is the main accused in the case. It has been reported that his mother gifted him the car on his birthday. Videos of Suhail driving at high speeds have also surfaced. The car's speed in these videos is reportedly shown to be more than 200 kmph. However, the actual speed of the car at the time of the accident can only be confirmed after the investigation.
Went Out with Friends After Drinking Alcohol
According to the police, besides Suhail, Ninav, Ameer, and Joel were also present in the car at the time of the accident. The investigation revealed that Suhail and Ninav had consumed alcohol at a bar in Ernakulam. Ameer and Joel joined them later. It was reported that Ameer and Joel had reached the airport to pick up a friend. When the flight was delayed, they went out for a drive with Suhail in the Mini Cooper. The police are investigating the allegation that the driver was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident.
Driver Made This Statement After the Accident
According to eyewitness Salim, he was present near the accident site when he suddenly heard a loud noise. Hearing the sound, people nearby rushed to the spot, where they found three students lying injured on the road. The police and ambulance arrived shortly afterwards.
According to Salim, local residents stopped the car after the collision. An argument broke out between the driver and the people present at the scene. Eyewitnesses claim that when people stopped Suhail, he said that his father would handle everything. The locals then caught him and handed him over to the police.
Two People Had Left the Accident Site
According to the police, two people travelling in the car left the accident site after the incident. They were later detained in Alappuzha with the assistance of the local police. Suhail is the main accused in the case, while Ninav, Ameer, and Joel have also been accused. The police are investigating their roles in the incident.
Police Seize the Car, Investigation Underway
The police have arrested Suhail Sajeev and seized the Mini Cooper. The circumstances of the accident and the driver's condition are being investigated. The police are examining various aspects of the case, including speeding, the allegation of alcohol consumption, and the roles of the other people present in the car. The accident has once again highlighted the serious consequences of speeding and reckless driving. The deaths of the three students have caused immense loss to their families. Further action in the case will be taken based on the findings of the police investigation.