Drunk Driving Incident Near Palamaner Leaves Two Injured; Driver Taken Into Custody

In a shocking incident on Wednesday night, two people sustained injuries after a speeding car, allegedly driven under the influence of alcohol, rammed into a two-wheeler near Palamaner in Chittoor district. The accident occurred on the Bengaluru–Tirupati Highway, close to the Rangampet junction, a stretch known for heavy traffic during late evenings.

According to police reports, the accused, identified as 28-year-old Karthik from Palamaner, was returning from a private party when he lost control of his vehicle due to excessive speeding and intoxication. The car collided with a motorcycle carrying two individuals who were heading home from their workplace. Both victims—aged 32 and 27—were immediately rushed to the Palamaner Government Hospital with leg fractures and multiple bruises. Their condition is reported to be stable.

Eyewitnesses at the site claimed that the car was zigzagging on the road moments before the crash, prompting them to alert the police. A highway patrol team reached the spot promptly and detained the driver. A breathalyzer test confirmed that his blood alcohol level was well above the legal limit.

The police have registered a case under sections related to reckless driving, causing injury, and driving under the influence of alcohol. The car has also been seized for forensic inspection. Authorities have stated that they will push for strict legal action to send a strong message against drunk driving, which has been a growing concern in the region.

Local residents have demanded increased night patrolling and stricter enforcement of drunk driving laws on the Palamaner–Chittoor stretch. Officials assured that additional checkpoints will be set up to prevent similar incidents in the future