Alappuzha: A youth was fatally injured here after his scooter collided with a police vehicle. The accident occurred near Lourdes Matha Hospital around 8.30 pm on Thursday.
The deceased, Sani Baby (29) of Irupathinchira in Edathua, was on his way to attend a festival at the Pacha Chekidikkad church when the accident occurred. The vehicle involved in the accident was carrying the Circle Inspector (CI) of the Alappuzha South Station.
According to eyewitness reports, the impact of the hit was severe enough to drag the scooter and Sani for about five meters, with Sani becoming lodged under the police vehicle. Despite swift actions by locals to rush him to Vandanam Medical College for emergency treatment, he succumbed to his injuries.
Sani Baby is survived by his parents, Baby Varghese and Soby Baby.
