- 19-year-old Suhail Sajeev caused fatal Mini Cooper crash.
- Three scooter riders killed near Cochin Airport, Nedumbassery.
- Driver allegedly drunk, told witnesses 'dad will handle it'.
Kerala Mini Cooper Accident: Fresh details have emerged in the Kerala Mini Cooper accident, where three people were killed in the early hours of Sunday after being hit by a car. The 19-year-old driver was reportedly intoxicated and rammed into their scooter from behind on the road leading to Cochin International Airport in Kerala. The accused reportedly told passerby's who confronted him that his father would take care of everything.
The victims have been identified as Devika (21) from Wayanad, Gopika (22) from Palakkad, and Ijaz (21) from Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka. All three were traveling on the scooter and worked at a local handicrafts store.
A speeding Mini Cooper rammed into a scooter near Athani on the Nedumbassery airport road in Ernakulam around 2 am, killing three youths on the spot. Driver Suhail Sajeev was taken into police custody. Suspected intoxication is being investigated, reports say. #Kerala #Keralam https://t.co/4ofAWlBZQb
— Ashish (@KP_Aashish) October 11, 2026
The driver of the Mini Cooper has been identified as 19-year-old Suhail Sajeev, who was apprehended by eyewitnesses at the scene and handed over to the police.
The accident took place at around 1:45 am at Nedumbassery when the three students were returning home after having tea at a nearby shop.
The speeding car allegedly struck the scooter from behind, causing the two-wheeler riders to hit the road with great force. While they were rushed to a nearby hospital, all three succumbed to their injuries.
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What Police Revealed
As per the preliminary investigation, the driver may have been drunk at the time of the accident, Sudarsan said. However, this has to be confirmed by blood test reports, which are still awaited.
According to the India Today report, police stated that Suhail was taken for a medical examination after the accident. He allegedly admitted to consuming alcohol before the crash, claiming that it was only beer. His blood and other samples have been collected to determine whether he had consumed alcohol or any other intoxicating substances.
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Meanwhile, a forensic examination of the car is underway to check whether any intoxicating substances were found inside.
Police revealed that the car was registered in Suhail’s father’s name and that the driver holds a valid driving license.
Authorities are currently verifying social media handles and analyzing CCTV footage around the spot to determine if the driver has a history of rash and negligent driving.