Car mows down cyclist to death in Puri

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Puri: In a tragic road mishap, a cyclist was killed after being hit by a speeding car which dashed against a roadside pole following the crash at Begunia on Pipili-Konark road here today.

The deceased has been identified as Rabindra Bhoi of Patelia village.

As per the report, Bhoi was en-route to Begunia in some work riding his bicycle this morning, when the mishap took place. Driver of a speeding Maruti Suzuki Dzire bearing registration number KA 51 AA 4465 lost control over the wheels and ended up mowing him down.

While the victim sustained grievous injury, the car hit a roadside electric pole after the accident.

Fire officials rushed to the spot and sent the victim to Gop Hospital where doctor declared him brought dead.

Police have seized the mangled car and launched an investigation to nab the absconding driver.

 

 

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