Malayalam Actor Shine Tom Chacko's Father Dies In Road Accident; Actor, Mother Injured

Shine Tom Chacko's Father Dies in Road Accident: Actor Shine Tom Chacko and his family were involved in a serious road accident near Dharmapuri in Tamil Nadu early on Thursday morning. The incident occurred around 7 AM near the Palkot area while the family was traveling by car. Shine's father, C.P. Chacko, died in the accident, while the actor and his mother sustained injuries.

According to a report by Manorama Online, the vehicle carrying the actor, his parents, brother, and driver collided with a lorry in front of them. Eyewitnesses at the scene said the impact was severe. A Malayali traveller named Binoy, who was on the same route from Kochi to Bengaluru, told the publication that both of Shine Tom Chacko's arms appeared to be fractured due to the collision.

All five individuals in the car were immediately taken to a hospital following the accident. Despite receiving medical attention, C.P. Chacko succumbed to his injuries. The remaining members of the family, including Shine and his mother, are reportedly undergoing treatment at a government hospital.

Driver Shares Details of Fatal Crash Involving Actor Shine Tom Chacko's Family

In a statement to Manorama Online, Aneesh, who was behind the wheel during the accident that claimed the life of actor Shine Tom Chacko's father, recounted the events leading up to the crash. According to him, the collision occurred when a lorry ahead of their car suddenly veered into their lane without warning.

Shine's father, C.P. Chacko, was seated in the back seat and reportedly sustained a critical head injury in the impact, which later proved fatal. Aneesh noted that a Malayali family traveling behind them rushed the injured to the hospital, but C.P. Chacko had already succumbed to his injuries before arrival.

The family had begun their journey from Kochi around 11 PM on Wednesday and were en route to Bengaluru. Aneesh clarified that it wasn't a hurried trip-they had paused several times along the way. He said that while this was the first such accident the family had experienced, the loss they suffered was immeasurable.

Recalling the crash, Aneesh said he had been driving in the left lane of a double-track highway at a speed of 80 kmph. As they approached the lorry, it suddenly moved left from the right lane, giving him little time to react. The car crashed into the back of the lorry, and due to a steering sensor malfunction, he lost control of the vehicle. A tire burst, causing the car to swerve violently.

He also mentioned that Shine's father was not wearing a seat belt at the time and was asleep behind the driver's seat. The force of the impact caused his head to strike the driver's seat, resulting in a fatal injury.

The driver has indicated that they intend to pursue legal action against the lorry driver.