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The deceased has been identified as Devaraj, aged 50 years.
Devaraj had come to Sira and was going back to Chitradurga when the four-wheeler in which he was travelling hit a divider near Tavarekere. He was killed on the spot. Driver Ashok endured severe injuries and is under treatment at Sira taluk government hospital.
The Sira police have registered a case and are investigating further.