Overview

• CP Chacko, 70, died from a fatal head injury after the family’s car collided with a lorry near Palakottai in Dharmapuri on June 6
• Shine Tom Chacko suffered multiple fractures to his left humerus and vertebrae and is scheduled for surgery after the funeral
• Maria Carmel sustained hip and minor head injuries, while brother Joe John Chacko and driver Aneesh have been treated and are in stable condition
• Driver Aneesh reported that the crash occurred when a lorry suddenly switched lanes at high speed, causing their vehicle to ram into it
• The family was travelling from Ernakulam to Bengaluru for Shine’s de-addiction treatment at the time of the accident