32-year-old biker dies in serial accident in Malleswaram

Bengaluru, NT Bureau: A 32-year-old biker died in a serial collision involving four vehicles including a car, an autorickshaw and two bikes that took place near East West Public School in Malleswaram Traffic Police Station limits on Sunday.

The deceased was identified as Vinay, a resident of Subramanyanagar in Bengaluru. His friend, who was riding pillion, was injured in the incident and was rushed to a nearby hospital. According to sources, a Maruti Swift car knocked down the bike and dragged Vinay for a few meters.

A severely injured Vinay and his friend were taken to the hospital where Vinay succumbed to injuries. The car driver, identified as Harinath, was held by a few locals and passersby and was later handed over to the police.

Sources said that the police and a few locals had to pull him out of the car as he refused to step out. It was later revealed that Harinath was driving under the influence of alcohol.

The police said that his car first collided with a parked autorickshaw on the side of the road and then hit Vinay's bike dragging him a few meters away.

Another bike which was coming behind Harinath's car also sustained damages as the biker fell down when he suddenly applied brakes in order to avoid crashing into the car. A case has been registered against Harinath and further investigation is on.