Two-wheeler rider dies after lorry runs over him as car overtakes it

CHIKKABALLAPUR: A two-wheeler rider died on the spot after a lorry ran over him near Palanajogihalli in Doddaballapur. The victim, Pradeep (35), was a resident of Rajiv Gandhi Layout.

The accident occurred when the two-wheeler rider was travelling in the wrong direction from T B Circle towards Palanajogihalli. A car heading towards Doddaballapur from Gauribidanur side attempted to overtake the lorry and collided with the two-wheeler. The rider came under the lorry’s wheel resulting in severe brain damage and he died on the spot.

The police have seized the lorry and registered a case. The body has been sent to the Doddaballapur mortuary for post mortem examination. The accident scene was chaotic, with brain parts scattered all over the road.

The police are investigating the matter further to determine the exact cause of the accident and are on the lookout for the  car driver.