Bike accident claims life of youth

Sullia: A 25-year-old youth died on the spot in a road accident in Tumkuru’s Pavagada taluk late Sunday night.

The deceased has been identified as Prajwal, son of Ramesh, a resident of Kerpala, Sullia.

Prajwal was working as a toll supervisor in Pavagada.

Reportedly Prajwal was riding his bike when it skidded near the toll gate. Prajwal was thrown to the ground and sustained serious head injuries resulting in his death on the spot.

He is survived by his father, mother and sister.

Pavagada police visited the spot and conducted an investigation. A case has been registered.