Kerala Expat Killed in Fujairah Accident Before Wedding
A 24-year-old Indian salesman from Kerala died in a Fujairah road accident just weeks before his scheduled wedding.
The community is mourning after a 24-year-old Kerala expat killed in Fujairah was involved in a fatal scooter-SUV collision, just weeks before his scheduled wedding.
Reswin Rasheed Thellikunnel, a resident of Marady in the Muvattupuzha area of Ernakulam, Kerala, was working as a salesman at the Al Baik outlet in Fujairah City Centre. The tragedy occurred when the young man, who was riding an electric scooter, was struck by an SUV.
Details of the Fatal Collision
Fujairah Police confirmed that the accident took place while the victim was attempting to cross a road at a location that was not a designated pedestrian crossing. Authorities stated that the victim was responsible for the collision due to a violation of traffic rules.
The SUV involved in the crash was driven by a female Gulf national in her 50s. Emergency services arrived at the scene but were unable to save him, declaring him dead on the spot. His remains have been moved to the Fujairah Hospital mortuary.
Following the incident, the driver was taken into police custody, and the case has been referred to the Public Prosecution for further investigation.
A Wedding That Will Never Happen
The accident has left a family devastated. At the time of his death, Reswin was making preparations to return to Kerala next month for his wedding, which had been planned for November or December.
He is survived by his mother, Seenath, and his siblings, Ramees and Fida. His father, Rasheed, is deceased. The Indian Embassy and local community groups are currently working to facilitate the repatriation of his body to Kerala so that his family can perform the funeral rites.
Police Issue Urgent Safety Warning
In response to the incident, Fujairah Police have issued a stern warning to all electric scooter and bicycle riders. To prevent similar tragedies, authorities emphasized the need for strict adherence to traffic regulations, including:
- Using only designated pedestrian crossing points.
- Strictly following all road rules and regulations.
- Mandatory use of protective safety gear.