17-Year-Old Son of Additional Judge Held After Car Kills Scooter Rider in Kochi

Kochi: A 55-year-old man was killed after a luxury car driven by a 17-year-old boy hit his two-wheeler from behind at Cheranalloor in Kochi. The deceased, identified as Jayabalakrishnan, was riding a scooter when the accident occurred. The boy, who is the son of an additional judge, has been taken into custody.

The vehicle is reportedly registered in the judge’s name. The scooter was completely wrecked in the collision. The accused was driving without a licence, according to the reports. Police said they were examining CCTV footage from the area.

The accident involved a Mercedes-Benz car and occurred on Cheranalloor Container Road. The preliminary assessment is that the car was travelling at high speed. The accident took place at around 3 am while the victim was returning from work.

Jayabalakrishnan was rushed to a medical college hospital but died on the way. Police said an FIR had been registered in connection with the incident.

Meanwhile, the relatives of the victim has reported that the judge has allegedly threatened them following the incident.