Vanchiyoor Court Lawyer Dies After Car Accident Injuries

Lead A 45-year-old lawyer at Thiruvananthapuram’s Vanchiyoor court succumbed to injuries sustained in a car accident on September 13 after five days of treatment, hospital officials confirmed today.

Nut Graf The sudden death of V.G. Anand highlights the lingering dangers of road accidents even after victims receive initial care, underscoring calls for improved emergency response and trauma support for accident survivors.

Accident Details On the afternoon of September 13, Anand’s car overturned into a stream near Vayalikkada, Eravoor, while he was driving from Parandode to Vanchiyoor for work. He was first admitted to a private hospital and later transferred to another facility in Thiruvananthapuram when complications emerged.

Injury Progression

• Initial assessment showed no life-threatening injuries, prompting his discharge.
• Overnight, Anand developed severe symptoms; doctors discovered kidney damage and broken ribs that punctured his lungs.
• Despite intensive treatment, he died at 8:30 a.m. on September 17.

Community Response Following protocol, Anand’s body was laid in state at the Vanchiyoor Bar Association Hall before a mourning procession to his family home. Colleagues and local legal associations held brief tributes at the hall, remembering him for his dedication to justice and community service.

Survivors and Final Rites Anand is survived by his wife, Rakhi, two children, Vaigaanand and A.R. Neerav, and his sister, Panchami. His final rites were conducted later that night in Aryanad, his hometown, drawing a large gathering of fellow lawyers and community members.