Bengaluru: Two killed after speeding vehicle hits motorcycle on Bommasandra flyover; driver flees
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The police have registered a case and are examining CCTV footage from roads surrounding the accident spot to identify the offending vehicle and trace its driver. | Image for representational purposes only | Photo Credit: jakkritpimpru
Two people were killed after a speeding vehicle allegedly driven in a rash and negligent manner rammed their motorcycle on the Bommasandra flyover in the early hours of Friday (November 6), within the jurisdiction of the Electronics City Traffic Police Station.
The deceased have been identified as Lingaraju, 28, and Devarajamma, 25, both natives of neighbouring villages in Sira taluk of Tumakuru district.
Lingaraju was working as a cab driver and residing in Hoskote, while Devarajamma was employed with a private company and staying at a paying guest accommodation in Electronics City.
The two, who were acquainted with each other as they hailed from neighbouring villages, had gone out on a motorcycle on Thursday (October 5) night. They were returning at around 1 a.m. when the accident occurred. According to the police, their motorcycle was proceeding along the Bommasandra flyover when an unidentified vehicle rammed it. The impact threw both riders in different directions, leaving them with fatal injuries.
Following information about the accident, Electronics City Traffic Police rushed to the spot, conducted an inspection and shifted the bodies to St. Johnβs Hospital.
The driver of the vehicle allegedly fled without stopping to help the victims.
The police have registered a case and are examining CCTV footage from roads surrounding the accident spot to identify the offending vehicle and trace its driver.
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