Birthday gift turned deadly: Mother gifted Mini Cooper to teen involved in Kochi crash

KOCHI: Police investigating the fatal Mini Cooper crash near Kochi airport have found videos purportedly showing 19-year-old Suhail Sajeev driving the luxury car at speeds exceeding 200kmph on multiple occasions. Police also said Suhail’s mother had gifted him the car for his birthday, adding a new dimension to the investigation into the crash that killed three people.The videos have surfaced after the Mini Cooper allegedly rammed a scooter from behind on Airport Road in Kerala’s Nedumbassery around 1.45am on Sunday, killing three young people riding the two-wheeler.The victims were identified as Devika (21), Gopika (22) and Iyas (21). One earlier Instagram clip showed the car’s speedometer climbing from 204kmph to 220kmph.Teen driver, three others arrestedSuhail was arrested on charges of culpable homicide not amounting to murder. Police suspect he was driving under the influence of alcohol, though forensic reports were awaited.His three co-passengers have also been arrested, with police alleging they allowed him to drive despite knowing he was intoxicated. The Excise Department has initiated action against three bars suspected of serving alcohol to the group, as Suhail is below Kerala’s legal drinking age of 23.Police are examining CCTV footage, witness accounts and other evidence to establish the circumstances of the crash.(With agency inputs)You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kochi | Silver Rate in Kochi | Bank Holidays in Kochi | Public Holidays in KochiStay updated with the latest Kochi news. Download the TOI App.