Yogesh K Porwar
A 24-year-old engineering student was killed in a tragic road accident on his birthday near Soladevanahalli on Tuesday evening.
The deceased has been identified as Pavan Kumar (24), a resident of Thotada Guddadahalli.He was pursuing his engineering studies and also working part-time.
According to police,Pavan had celebrated his birthday with friends and was returning home on his bike around 5.30 pm.While he was riding from Kakolu Dairy Farm towards IHR layout,a speeding goods vehicle coming from the opposite direction allegedly collided into his bike.
Due to the impact,Pavan sustained severe head and limb injuries and lost consciousness.He was shifted to Sapthagiri Hospital,where doctors declared him dead.
The goods vehicle driver reportedly fled the scene after abandoning the vehicle.Chikkabanavara Traffic Police rushed to the spot,conducted an inspection,and registered a case.
Preliminary investigation suggests that rash and negligent driving by the goods vehicle driver led to the accident.
Woman Killed After Tempo Traveller Hits Scooter in Mico Layout
In another incident,a 25-year-old woman died after a speeding tempo traveller hit the scooter she was riding pillion on at Mico Layout 29th Main Road on Tuesday.
The deceased has been identified as Kajol (25),a native of Odisha,who was working at a private firm.
According to the Police,Kajol was returning home after work and was riding pillion on a scooter near Mico Layout when a speeding tempo traveller rammed into the vehicle.
She fell onto the road and was run over by the tempo traveller, leading to her death on the spot.
The Mico Layout Traffic Police have registered a case and taken the tempo traveller driver and the scooter rider into custody for further investigation.
Bike Rider Dies After KSRTC Bus Collision Near Doddaballapura:
In a separate accident,a 25-year-old bike rider was killed after being hit by a private bus near Gundanagere village under the limits of Doddaballapura Rural Police Station.
The deceased has been identified as Ramkumar (25),a barber by profession and returning home.The Police have arrested the bus driver and registered a case. Further investigation is underway.
