Malavalli
A tragic road accident claimed the life of a motorcyclist near Malavalli on Sunday after an unidentified vehicle rammed into his bike and fled the scene. The fatal incident occurred near the 10th milestone on the Malavalli road, police said.
According to preliminary information, the victim was riding his motorcycle when an unknown vehicle, reportedly moving at high speed, collided with the bike. The impact of the collision was severe, throwing the rider onto the road and causing critical injuries. Passersby rushed to the spot and alerted the police and emergency services.
The injured motorcyclist was immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. However, doctors declared him dead on arrival due to the seriousness of the injuries sustained in the accident. The identity of the deceased is yet to be officially confirmed, and police are in the process of informing the family members.
Following the incident, personnel from the Malavalli police station visited the spot and conducted a preliminary investigation. A case has been registered, and efforts are underway to trace the unidentified vehicle involved in the hit-and-run. Police officials said CCTV footage from nearby areas and highways is being examined to gather clues about the offending vehicle.
Local residents expressed concern over frequent accidents on the stretch near the 10th milestone, citing poor visibility and rash driving as major causes. They demanded stricter enforcement of traffic rules and improved safety measures to prevent such fatal mishaps in the future.
The police have appealed to the public to come forward with any information related to the accident. Authorities also urged drivers to follow speed limits and exercise caution, especially on busy and accident-prone stretches.