Archive · 24 Jun 2025
Pregnant Woman, Father, Baby Die in Chennai Drunk Driving Crash
A drunk driver caused a car crash that killed a pregnant woman, her unborn baby, and her father.
The accident happened near Chennai when the drunk driver entered the wrong lane at a high speed.
The family was returning to Madurai after a baby shower and a birthday party.
The woman's mother was seriously hurt, and the drunk driver was arrested by the police, who are now investigating the case.
People are calling for stricter rules against drunk driving to prevent similar tragedies.
A pregnant woman, her unborn baby, and her father were killed in a car crash caused by a drunk driver.
The accident occurred on the Maduravoyal-Tambaram Bypass near Anakaputhur, Chennai, early Tuesday morning.
The driver of the other vehicle, identified as Manikandan, was driving under the influence of alcohol and against traffic.
Deepika's mother sustained critical head injuries and was hospitalized; the driver of the victims' car was also injured.
Manikandan was arrested, and the police are investigating the crash under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.
- Who
- Deepika, her unborn baby, and her father Padmanabhan were killed; Manikandan, the drunk driver, was arrested.
- What
- A drunk driver caused a fatal car crash, killing a pregnant woman, her unborn child, and her father.
- When
- Early Tuesday morning.
- Where
- Maduravoyal-Tambaram Bypass near Anakaputhur, Chennai.
- Why
- The drunk driver's reckless actions led to the crash.
- Victims
- Deepika (23), unborn baby, Padmanabhan (60)
- Location
- Maduravoyal-Tambaram Bypass, Chennai
- Cause
- Drunk driving, speeding, driving against traffic
- Injured
- Deepika's mother (critical), driver of victims' car
- Arrested
- Manikandan
- Charges
- Rash and negligent driving causing death