17-Year-Old Driving Mercedes Kills Scooter Rider In Kochi, Police Register FIR

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Last Updated:October 25, 2026, 16:31 IST

A 55-year-old scooter rider was killed in Kochi after a Mercedes-Benz driven by a 17-year-old boy, the son of an additional district judge, crashed into his vehicle.

A 55-year-old man was killed in Kochi after a Mercedes-Benz driven by a 17-year-old boy crashed into the scooter he was riding early on Sunday, police said.

The accident took place in Cheranalloor, with the car reportedly hitting the scooter from behind. The rider, identified as Jayabalakrishnan, a resident of Manjali, died in the crash.

The teenager, who is the son of an additional district judge, was taken into police custody following the accident.

According to the preliminary police assessment, there was no indication that the teenager was driving under the influence of alcohol. However, blood samples have been collected and sent for further analysis.

Police have registered a case against the teenager under provisions relating to reckless driving and causing death by negligence.

The investigation is underway, with officers examining the circumstances leading up to the collision and the results of the blood analysis.

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