2 killed in separateroad accidents

Two persons were killed in separate road accidents in Chikkajala and Devanahalli on Wednesday. In the first accident, a 26-year-old biker lost control of his vehicle after it rammed into a bicycle. He was flung into the air and crashed to the ground. He died on the spot. The victim has been identified as Sharan, a resident of Mandible in Devanahalli taluk, and employed as an agriculturist. According to the police, on Wednesday around 8 pm, Sharan was returning home when he lost control of the bike near Chikkasanne Gate. He sustained severe head injuries and died on the spot. The bicycle rider Kaushik (23) was injured in the accident and was rushed to hospital.

In the second incident, 42-year-old Srinivas, a resident of Sonnappanahalli, was mowed down by a learner driver when he was out on a walk after dinner on Wednesday night. He was killed on the spot near Bettahalasur Cross. The police have seized the car, and the Chikkajala traffic police have registered a case and are investigating.