Four deaths in separate accidents in the city

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: Four persons died in separate incidents of road accidents in the last 24 hours in the city. In an incident that took place around 12:45 am on Monday in Jayanagar, a 25-year-old delivery executive died after he crashed into a garbage truck attached to Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).

The police said that the truck was unscientifically parked near the metro station. The deceased was identified as Jayalinga, a native of Kanakapura. it was learnt that he was returning from his friend's house.

A case has been registered at the jurisdictional Traffic Police Station.

Student dies in bike accident

In another incident, a 23-yearold BCom student, Rehman, died after his bike was knocked down by a speeding car on Bellary Road on Sunday night.

It was learnt that he was a native of Chikkaballapura district and was on his way to hometown after writing an entrance exam for MBA in Bengaluru, when the incident took place.

Devanahalli Traffic Police have registered a case and further probe is underway.

Private firm employee killed in accident

A private firm employee died after a bike hit him near old Post Office Road in Vidyaranyapura here.

The deceased was identified by the police as Chandrappa, 32, a resident of Attur Layout. Following inspection, the police said that an incoming speeding car from the opposite direction made Chandrappa apply sudden brakes to his scooter.

As he did so, the scooter skidded and he fell down. Another bike coming from behind hit Chandrappa and left him severely injured. The biker fled the scene without stopping, the police said.

A case has been taken up and efforts are on to trace him.

Youth in scooter

dies A 17-year old youth died while a pillion rider was severely injured after their scooter crashed into a car near Shirur Park in High Grounds Police Station limits around 1 am on Monday.

The police inspected the spot and have registered a case.