Archive · 2 Nov 2025
16-Year-Old Kerala Boy Crashes Car During Joyride, Injuring One
A teenage boy in Kerala took his dad's car for a spin with his friends.
He drove very fast and crashed into other cars.
One person got hurt, and others were lucky to not be hit.
The car also made a dangerous turn, almost hitting some bikers.
Police are taking action against the boy and his father for letting a minor drive.
This incident highlights worries about young people driving without a license.
A 16-year-old boy in Kochi, Kerala, drove his father's car for a joyride with two friends.
The teenager lost control of the Toyota Innova and crashed into several vehicles on the Cherai–Njarakkal road.
One person sustained injuries, and others narrowly avoided being hit.
CCTV footage showed the car making a dangerous U-turn, nearly colliding with oncoming bikers.
Police have registered cases against the boy and his father for violations of traffic laws and the Juvenile Justice Act.
- Who
- A 16-year-old boy, accompanied by two friends
- What
- Drove his father's car at high speed, crashing into multiple vehicles.
- When
- Saturday morning
- Where
- Cherai–Njarakkal road, Kochi, Kerala
- Why
- Joyride
- Driver Age
- 16 years old
- Vehicle Type
- Toyota Innova
- Location
- Cherai–Njarakkal road, Kochi, Kerala
- Date
- Saturday morning
- Injured
- 1 person