Kozhikode: A man and his one-year-old son died after being hit by a car on a scooter. The accident took place on the national highway above the Korapuzha bridge in Kozhikode district. The deceased have been identified as Athul (24), a resident of Westhill, Kozhikode, and his one-year-old son, Anvik. Atul's wife Maya and their mother Krishnaveni are undergoing treatment at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital with injuries.
The deceased, Athul, is the driver of K. Muraleedharan, who is a senior Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP. According to sources, the accident took place on Wednesday. The family's Activa scooter was hit by a Maruti Wagon R car. Athul and his family were returning from their relative's housewarming ceremony. All four people in the car were injured in the accident.
After hitting the scooter, the car stopped by hitting the divider of the bridge. The initial conclusion is that excessive speed is the cause of the accident. A case of culpable homicide has been registered against the driver of the car. Police said an investigation is on.
