Archive · 23 May 2025
Drunk Driver Injures Six Pedestrians in Chennai
A man drove his car while drunk and hit a group of people and an autorickshaw in Chennai.
The crash happened on a road where people were buying snacks and drinks.
Six people, including a child, were hurt and taken to the hospital.
The police arrested the driver, named Bala, and found he was drunk.
He was charged with driving under the influence and reckless driving, and his car was taken away.
A drunk driver crashed into pedestrians and an autorickshaw near Pallikaranai, Chennai.
Six people, including a child, were injured in the incident.
The accident occurred on Nookampalayam Main Road, where people were gathered outside shops.
The driver, Bala, 36, was arrested and found to be under the influence of alcohol.
A case was registered against the driver for drunk and reckless driving; the car was impounded.
- Who
- Bala, the driver, and six pedestrians including a child.
- What
- A drunk driver crashed into pedestrians and an autorickshaw, injuring six people.
- When
- Wednesday night
- Where
- Nookampalayam Main Road, Pallikaranai, Chennai
- Why
- The driver was under the influence of alcohol and lost control of the vehicle.
- Incident Location
- Nookampalayam Main Road, Pallikaranai, Chennai
- Injured
- Six people, including a child
- Driver's Name
- Bala
- Driver's Age
- 36
- Charges
- Drunk and reckless driving