Gujarat Fortuner driver runs over mother and son, cops find beer cans in car

A speeding SUV ran over a mother and son sleeping on a footpath in Ahmedabad, killing both and leaving two others seriously injured. Six cans of beer were recovered from the Toyota Fortuner, while the driver's blood test confirmed the presence of alcohol, police said.The accident took place on Monday night and the accused has been identified as Viral Chaudhary, 36.The impact of the accident left the victims trapped under the vehicle, prompting locals to help lift the SUV to pull them out.Meanwhile, the two injured are undergoing treatment at a hospital. After the crash, Chaudhary abandoned the Fortuner and fled the scene. The police, however, caught him within minutes and detained him for questioning.Ahmedabad City Traffic DCP Naresh Kanjaria said the driver was speeding when he ran over the four people on the footpath. His medical examination was conducted, and his blood sample tested positive for alcohol, the officer said. An investigation is underway.- Ends