Kochi Mini Cooper Crash: “Driver Said Father Would Handle Everything”, Eyewitness Claims

October 12, 2026

Kochi, Kerala: An eyewitness to the fatal Mini Cooper crash in Nedumbassery, Kochi, has claimed that the driver told local residents his father would “handle everything” after the speeding car hit a two-wheeler carrying three students, killing all of them on the spot.

The eyewitness, identified as Salim, said the collision was so severe that people nearby rushed to the scene after hearing a loud noise. Three students were lying injured on the road when bystanders arrived, he said.

“I was standing nearby when the accident happened. There was a loud noise, and we all ran to the spot to check if something had happened. Three people were injured on the road. They were hit by a Mini Cooper,” Salim said.

Eyewitness Recounts Moments After Fatal Collision

Describing the moments after the crash, Salim said local residents stopped the vehicle and confronted the driver. He claimed that the driver appeared to downplay the seriousness of the incident by saying his father would take care of the matter.

“People stopped him, and there was some dispute. The driver was saying that his father will handle everything. Then the police and ambulance came. But the injured were already not moving when the ambulance reached for help,” the eyewitness added.

The incident took place in the Nedumbassery area of Kochi, where a Mini Cooper allegedly rammed into a scooter carrying three students. The impact was so severe that all three victims died at the scene.

Police Detain Driver, Seize Mini Cooper

Following the crash, police reached the spot, detained the driver, identified as Suhail Sajeev, and impounded the vehicle.

According to sources, Sajeev was allegedly driving at high speed when the Mini Cooper struck the scooter from behind. Police are also examining whether he was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident.

The victims were identified as Iyas, Devika and Gopika, all aged 21.

Investigation Underway

A case has been registered against the accused driver, and further investigation is underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Police are examining the circumstances of the collision, including the allegations of speeding and possible alcohol influence. The driver’s alleged remarks after the crash were recounted by the eyewitness and have not been independently established in the supplied report.