Three individuals tragically lost their lives in a horrific hit-and-run incident near Kochi Airport. A blood test report has confirmed that the 19-year-old driver, accused in the fatal Mini Cooper crash, had an alcohol level five times higher than the permissible limits.
The accident, which occurred on Sunday, claimed the lives of three people who were riding a scooter. The incident has caused widespread grief in the local community.
Police have retrieved approximately 50 CCTV camera clips. These clips show the accused visiting three different bars before getting behind the wheel of the vehicle.
No narcotic substances were detected in the blood report. The accused currently faces charges including culpable homicide and rash driving.
The victims' families are demanding that murder charges be filed against the driver. They are also strongly opposing any leniency being shown due to his age as the investigation continues, seeking full justice.
This incident highlights the severe consequences of impaired driving and the urgent need for stricter enforcement of traffic laws to prevent such avoidable tragedies in the future.