Chennai man held for allowing teen son to drive, causing death by negligence

A 42-year-old man from Pulianthope was arrested for allowing his teenage son to ride a two-wheeler and causing an accident leading to the death of a person

A 42-year-old man from Pulianthope here was arrested for allegedly allowing his teenage son to ride a two-wheeler and causing an accident leading to the death of a person, police said on Tuesday.

In a statement, the Greater Chennai Traffic Police has appealed to motorists to drive responsibly and strictly adhere to traffic rules, and respect the value of human lives. (Representational Photo/ PTI)

Madhura, 54, succumbed to her injuries on July 4 at the Government Stanley Medical College Hospital, after the 17-year-old boy, riding a motorcycle, knocked her down while she was cycling on Pulianthope High Road on June 28, police said.

The boy's father, Amirjan of Pulianthope, was arrested on July 5 for allowing his underage son to ride the two-wheeler and was remanded, the police official said.

In a statement, the Greater Chennai Traffic Police has appealed to motorists to drive responsibly and strictly adhere to traffic rules, and respect the value of human lives.

The police warned parents and guardians of strict legal action if they permitted their minor children to ride motor vehicles.