Teacher killed, friend injured as car driven by drunken youth crashes

MALAPPURAM: A teacher died after a car driven by a youth under the influence of alcohol rammed into their scooter at Othukkungal in Tirurangadi. The incident happened Sunday night at 10 pm. The accident happened when the scooter coming from Kuzhippuram area in Othukkungal collided with the car coming from Vengara area.

The dead has been identified as Sharafudheen of Palemad, a temporary school teacher. The accident happened when the car driven by Akbar Ali of Parappur in Malappuram rammed into the scooter carrying Sharafudheen and his friend Habeeb. Although Sharafudheen was taken to the hospital immediately, his life could not be saved.

Habeeb, who was pillion riding sustained serious injuries and is undergoing treatment in the hospital. The police have taken the car driver Akbar Ali into custody for driving the vehicle in an inebriated condition. He has been charged with culpable homicide. A medical examination conducted on Sunday had already confirmed that he was under the influence of alcohol. Sharafudheen had also shared WhatsApp status updates about the Cheranalloor accident and against drunken driving. An unexpected accident claimed his life as well.