Man killed, another injured after minor rams rented car into scooter in Hyderabad
A 17-year-old boy driving a rented car caused a fatal accident in Hyderabad, killing a 60-year-old man and injuring his brother. Police have launched an investigation into the incident involving the minor and the vehicle's owner.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns regarding underage driving, vehicle rental regulations, and road safety in urban areas.
A 60-year-old man was killed and his 55-year-old brother was injured after a car allegedly driven by a 17-year-old boy went out of control and rammed into their scooter and several parked vehicles in Karmika Nagar under the Madhura Nagar police station limits on Sunday morning.
The deceased was identified as Rajkumar, while his younger brother Prabhakar sustained injuries and is undergoing treatment. Both are residents of Karmika Nagar and were on their way to church on a scooter when the accident occurred.
According to the police, the white Maruti Baleno (TS 09 FK 4804) was allegedly being driven by the minor, an Intermediate student from Borabanda. The car had reportedly been rented earlier on Sunday morning by Fawad, 19. Fawad and two other Intermediate students, including the accused, had planned a joyride to Ananthagiri Hills.
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