Ramanagara: A 22-year-old woman was killed after she was reportedly hit by a car while attempting to cross the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway near Sankalgera in Channapatna taluk, Ramanagara district, late on October 2.
The deceased has been identified as Bhoomika, a resident of Ramohalli village near Kumbalgodu. According to reports, she had travelled to Channapatna with her friends before the accident occurred. A case has been registered at the Channapatna Traffic Police Station and an investigation is underway.
Accident reported near Sankalgera
The accident occurred near Sankalgera on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway in Channapatna taluk.
According to reports, Bhoomika was attempting to cross the expressway late at night when a car travelling along the road reportedly hit her. The impact caused serious injuries, and she died at the spot.
The incident was reported to the police, who reached the location and conducted a preliminary inspection. The circumstances surrounding the collision are being examined as part of the investigation.
Woman had travelled to Channapatna with friends
Bhoomika was reportedly from Ramohalli village near Kumbalgodu.
She had travelled to Channapatna with a group of friends on the day of the incident. The accident occurred later that night when she was near Sankalgera.
The available reports state that she was attempting to cross the expressway when the car struck her. Details about why she was crossing at that particular location have not been independently established in the reports.
The incident has once again highlighted the risks associated with pedestrians attempting to cross controlled-access highways.
Channapatna Traffic Police register case
Following the accident, Channapatna Traffic Police registered a case and began an investigation.
Police are examining the circumstances leading to the collision, including the movement of the vehicle and the events immediately before the accident.
At this stage, reports describe the car as travelling at high speed, but the investigation will determine the precise circumstances and whether any traffic violations or negligence were involved.
The identity of the driver and further details of any action taken against the driver were not available in the reports reviewed.
Expressway safety remains a concern
The Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway has previously witnessed several serious accidents since it was opened to traffic.
A Union government statement placed before the Lok Sabha in 2023 recorded 189 accidents and 59 deaths on the Bengaluru-Nidagatta section and 209 accidents and 62 deaths on the Nidagatta-Mysuru section from the opening of the highway until that point. The highway has speed-limit signs, entry and exit information boards, route-patrolling vehicles and camera surveillance as part of its safety arrangements.
More recent incidents have also drawn attention to safety on the route. In September 2026, a 32-year-old Bengaluru woman died after a car plunged from a flyover near Mandya, while another March 2026 accident near Channapatna claimed four lives after a private bus crashed into a roadside railing.
These incidents have renewed concerns about road safety and responsible driving on the busy corridor.
Need for caution around expressway crossings
Unlike conventional roads, expressways are designed primarily for high-speed vehicular movement, making pedestrian crossings particularly hazardous.
The latest incident near Sankalgera involved a pedestrian attempting to cross the expressway, according to reports. The collision demonstrates the risks pedestrians face when crossing high-speed road corridors, particularly at night when visibility can be reduced.
For motorists, maintaining the prescribed speed, remaining alert and anticipating unexpected road users are important safety measures. Pedestrians should also use designated crossings or other safe access points wherever available instead of entering high-speed carriageways.
Investigation continues
The Channapatna Traffic Police investigation is expected to establish the sequence of events leading to the fatal collision.
The police will examine the accident site and available evidence to determine how the collision occurred. Further details could emerge as the investigation progresses.
At present, the confirmed information is that Bhoomika died after being hit by a car near Sankalgera and that a case has been registered in connection with the incident.
Conclusion
A 22-year-old woman identified as Bhoomika was killed after reportedly being hit by a car while attempting to cross the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway near Sankalgera in Channapatna taluk. She had travelled to Channapatna with friends before the incident. Channapatna Traffic Police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal accident.