Bengaluru, Nov 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Two motorcycle riders were killed on the spot after a speeding SUV rammed into their bike near Devanahalli on the outskirts of Bengaluru, with the driver, who allegedly fled the scene, being subsequently arrested on Monday following a dramatic chase by the police.
The video of the chase for the hit-and-run has gone viral on social media
The deceased have been identified as Mithun and Kanaka, residents of Devanahalli in Bengaluru Rural district. They were engaged in supplying eggs and chicken to dhabas located along national highways.
According to the police, the accident occurred late Sunday night, within the limits of Vijayapura police station, when the two were travelling on a motorcycle. The Toyota Fortuner coming from behind rammed into their bike, killing both riders on the spot. The incident took place within the limits of Vijayapura police station.
The impact of the collision reportedly caused the car's registration plate to come off and fall at the accident spot. The police recovered the registration number and launched an investigation to trace the vehicle and its driver.
After receiving information about the accident, the police spotted the SUV and attempted to intercept it. However, the driver allegedly refused to stop despite repeated warnings through a loudspeaker and continued driving at high speed in a dangerous manner.
The police also sought the assistance of other motorists to block the vehicle from the front, rear, and right side. However, the driver allegedly manoeuvred dangerously through the traffic and continued towards Chikkaballapur, attempting to escape into Telangana.
During the chase, the accused allegedly attempted to ram the police vehicle to evade arrest. The police eventually managed to intercept and immobilise the SUV with the help of other vehicles on the road and apprehended the driver.
The Fortuner reportedly belongs to a real estate industrialist from Andhra Pradesh. The driver, a native of Maharashtra, had taken the vehicle and was allegedly driving it when the accident occurred. The police also found him to be in an inebriated condition. The accused has claimed that after committing the crime, he escaped and did not stop his car after being warned by the police out of fear.
The seized vehicle has been handed over to the Chikkaballapura Traffic Police Station for further investigation. The police are carrying out further investigation and examining the accused's statements.
Source: IANS
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