Kochi, Kerala: A 17-year-old boy, the son of an additional judge, was released on station bail on Sunday after a Mercedes-Benz car he was allegedly driving rammed into a scooter, killing its rider at Cheranalloor.

The minor was granted bail around 1.30 pm on the condition that he appear before the police whenever required for further questioning. Police had booked the teenager on a charge of culpable homicide not amounting to murder in connection with the fatal accident.

The incident occurred between 2.15 am and 2.30 am on Sunday when the victim, identified as Jayapalakrishnan, was returning home after finishing work at a roadside eatery.

According to preliminary information, the speeding Mercedes-Benz struck the scooter from behind, throwing Jayapalakrishnan onto the road.

The impact completely wrecked the scooter, while several items he was carrying, including rice, were scattered across the road for several metres.

Jayapalakrishnan died following the collision. During questioning, the 17-year-old reportedly told police that heavy rain at the time of the accident had reduced visibility, making it difficult for him to see the road clearly.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.