Two killed as speeding Fortuner hits motorcycle

Bengaluru: Two motorcycle riders were killed after a speeding Toyota Fortuner rammed their bike from behind near Attibele on the outskirts of Devanahalli in Bengaluru Rural district. The car driver allegedly fled the scene without stopping to help the victims but was later arrested following a dramatic police chase lasting several kilometres. The deceased were identified as Mithun and Kanaka, residents of Devanahalli town. Both were engaged in supplying eggs and chicken to roadside eateries along the highway. They were travelling on their motorcycle at night when the speeding car hit them from behind.

The impact threw both riders onto the road, killing them on the spot. After the collision, the driver allegedly continued without stopping and fled with the vehicle. Police launched a search operation after finding the car’s number plate at the accident spot. The registration number provided a crucial lead in identifying and tracing the vehicle. According to the report, the Fortuner was heading towards Telangana through the Chikkaballapur route. Police teams alerted to the incident spotted the vehicle and signalled the driver to stop using sirens. However, he allegedly ignored the warning and accelerated. Even when police attempted to block the vehicle using a Bolero goods vehicle, the driver reportedly refused to stop and continued trying to escape. Police chased the Fortuner for several kilometres. The driver, suspected to have been under the influence of alcohol, allegedly drove recklessly, making the pursuit difficult. With assistance from other vehicles, the police eventually managed to intercept the car near Chikkaballapur around midnight and take the driver into custody.

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