A 16-year-old II PU student died after sustaining critical injuries in a motorcycle accident on Old Madras Road in Bengaluru during the early hours of Tuesday.
The deceased has been identified as V Lawrence, a resident of Coconut Garden in Ayyappanagar and a commerce student at St Joseph’s College.
Teen loses control of sports bike
According to police, the accident occurred around 3 am on the flyover at Dooravaninagar when Lawrence was riding a sports motorcycle registered in his mother’s name.
Investigators said the motorcycle was generally used by his elder brother, who works in a private company.
Preliminary inquiries indicate that Lawrence lost control of the vehicle due to excessive speed, causing the bike to ram into the sidewall of the flyover. The impact threw him off the motorcycle, resulting in severe injuries.
Passersby rush student to hospital
Commuters who witnessed the accident immediately alerted the police and helped shift the teenager to a private hospital in CV Raman Nagar.
As his condition deteriorated, he was later transferred to another private hospital on Old Airport Road for advanced treatment.
Despite medical efforts, Lawrence succumbed to his injuries.
Police investigating circumstances
Police have registered a case and are examining the circumstances leading to the accident. Officials said further investigation is underway to determine all aspects of the incident.
The tragedy has once again highlighted concerns over speeding and road safety, particularly involving young riders on high-powered motorcycles.