Speeding car kills pedestrian in Kerala, crashes into scooter

A speeding Uber taxi hit and killed 62-year-old grocery shop owner Joshi Thomas at Kaithavana Swami Junction in Alappuzha at 5:45 AM. The car then rammed into a parked scooter, which caught fire and was completely gutted. Police suspect the driver fell asleep at the wheel. The injured driver is undergoing treatment.