Police intensify search for car driver after crash kills 29-year-old biker in Alappuzha
A hit-and-run incident near Chenganda curve caused the death of a 29-year-old motorcyclist, Sivaprasad. The car driver fled the scene following the collision.
A hit-and-run incident near Chenganda curve caused the death of a 29-year-old motorcyclist, Sivaprasad. The car driver fled the scene following the collision.
A hit-and-run incident near Chenganda curve caused the death of a 29-year-old motorcyclist, Sivaprasad. The car driver fled the scene following the collision.
The Cherthala Police in Alappuzha have intensified their search for the car and its driver who allegedly fled the scene after colliding with a two-wheeler, resulting in the death of the rider.
The accident occurred around 1.15 pm on Sunday near the Chenganda curve at Thanneermukkom. The deceased has been identified as Sivaprasad, 29, a native of Thanneermukkom. His friend, Vishnu Murali, 27, who was riding pillion, sustained minor injuries.
According to police, both vehicles were travelling in the same direction when the two-wheeler allegedly braked suddenly. The car travelling behind then collided with the bike, with its front-right portion hitting the two-wheeler. Sivaprasad and Vishnu were thrown onto the road, while the car driver allegedly fled without stopping.
“As it was noon and there was little traffic on the road, it took around 10 minutes for local residents to notice the two injured men. An ambulance was then called, and they were taken to hospital,” a Cherthala police officer said.
Sivaprasad's postmortem was conducted at Vandanam Medical College on Monday morning. Police said doctors determined that he had died at the spot, with his ribs fractured and piercing his lungs. Neither Sivaprasad nor Vishnu was wearing a helmet, the officer said.
Police are examining CCTV footage from the area to identify and trace the car involved in the accident.
A case has been registered against the car driver under Sections 281 (rash driving) and 106(1) (causing death by negligence) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).