Yogesh K Porwar
A 17-year-old pillion rider was killed and the rider was injured when a speeding milk tanker knocked them down in BEL underpass in Sadashivanagar on Wednesday.
The deceased has been identified as Harsha,a resident of Srirampura was on his way to work with his friend Sachin,16,riding the motorcycle.
The duo was working in a jewellery store on BEL road and were on the way to work at around 6.30 am.
Senior officer said,the accused driver Nagesh was drunk and driving in rash and negligent manner,knocked down the motorcycle .
Sachin Lost balance and the duo fell on the road while Harsha body was brushed against the moving wheel.
He sustained severe injuries and rushed to MS Ramaiah hospital where he was declared as brought dead.Sachin also sustained injuries but out of danger .
The Sadashivanagar traffic police have arrested the driver and seized the truck for further investigations charging him under death due to negligence and rash and negligent driving .
