THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Actor Baiju Santhosh has been booked for drunken driving after his car collided with a two-wheeler at Vellayambalam junction in the early hours of Monday. Museum police have registered a case.
The incident occurred late on Sunday night when Baiju, driving from Sasthamcotta, collided with a scooter rider approaching from the Kowdiar side.
According to police, Baiju’s speeding car hit the scooter before crashing into two electric posts. The scooter rider did not suffer serious injuries but was taken to Thiruvananthapuram General Hospital for treatment.
The actor's vehicle was damaged and became inoperable after the collisions. When the Museum police arrived at the scene, they took Baiju into custody.
It was later confirmed that Baiju had been drinking. Although he was taken to the General Hospital for medical testing, he refused to provide a blood sample.
Museum police seized Baiju's car and charged him with reckless driving under the influence of alcohol. He was released on station bail shortly after.