Bengaluru: Two pedestrians were killed in separate incidents in Bengaluru. In the first incident, a 65-year-old woman died on the spot after being knocked down by a two-wheeler in front of Kabeer Ashrama near Dodda Bommasandra. The police have identified the deceased as Padmavathi, wife of Devappa Gowda.
According to police the incident took place around 7.30 pm when Padmavathi was returning home after going to a nearby shop. While she was crossing the road, Joseph, who was riding his two-wheeler (KA-04 JE 7596), rammed Padmavathi.
The police said the passersby rushed to Padmavathi to a nearby hospital where the doctors declared her brought dead. Hebbal traffic police have registered case under 279,304 (a) IPC and Joseph has been arrested, police added.
In another road accident, a 43-year-old pedestrian was killed by a KSRTC bus near Krishna Flour Mill. The police have identified the deceased as Jagadeesh, a resident of Srirampura and who used to work as computer technician.
The incident took place around 8 pm when Jagadeesh was heading towards bus stand. A KSRTC bus that was heading towards Kempe Gowda Bus terminal knocked him down and Jagadeesh died on the spot. High Grounds Traffic Police have arrested the bus driver and registered a case.
