16-year-old riding two-wheeler hits elderly man in Saligramam
The Pondy Bazaar Traffic Investigation Wing police are currently conducting an inquiry into the accident.
The elderly victim who was injured in the accident (Thanthi TV)
CHENNAI: An elderly man sustained severe injuries after being hit by a two-wheeler driven by a 16-year-old boy in Saligramam on Monday.
According to Thanthi TV, the victim, suffered serious injuries to his face and wrist and was admitted to a private hospital for treatment.
The Pondy Bazaar Traffic Investigation Wing police are currently conducting an inquiry into the accident.
Earlier this month, a 14-year-old, who took his father’s car for a joyride with his 13-year-old friend, lost control of the vehicle and rammed into an autorickshaw and an elderly pedestrian before crashing into a tree at Vadapalani. A case was registered against his father, Shyam (48) for allowing a minor to drive the car, which was seized.
Under the amended Motor Vehicles Rules Act, parents in Chennai can face up to three years in jail and a fine of Rs 25,000 if their minor child was involved in an accident.
