Cyclist killed as car mows him down at Thakazhy

Alappuzha: A cyclist was killed after a speeding car rammed him at Thakazhy in Kerala's Alappuzha district on Thursday.

The deceased has been identified as M Unni, a native of Pandiapally.

The accident took place at the Thakazhy level crossing.

CCTV footage of the accident shows the speeding car veering out of control at the level crossing before crashing into Unni.

On impact, both Unni and his cycle were thrown several feet into the air.

The car, it was later found, was driven by Pathanamthitta Special Branch Deputy Superintendent of Police PK Sabu.

Sabu has been charged with involuntary manslaughter.