Speeding truck crashes into bike, killing rider on the spot on Bengaluru's ORR

A 47-year-old biker was killed on his way to work on Thursday morning after a speeding truck collided with him on HAL Outer Ring Road.

Published on: Mar 25, 2022, 11:01:48 IST

By Yamini C S

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A bike rider has been killed on the HAL outer ring road after a speeding truck collided with his bike on Thursday.

A biker was flung into the air and killed due to fatal wounds on his head in Bengaluru on Thursday after a speeding truck collided with him on HAL Outer Ring Road. (Image for representation: HT FILE PHOTO)

The accident has reportedly happened as the truck driver was allegedly over-speeding and lost control of the truck before crashing into the bike and knocking the rider down.

However, the residents of the area blamed the unfortunate incident on the narrow road and heavy traffic congestion in addition to the separate cycle and bus lanes on the Outer Ring Road.

A study undertaken by traffic police of the city in 2021 showed that a total of 651 persons were killed in road accidents in Bengaluru during 2021.

The deceased has been identified as G M Joseph Mathew, a resident of Balaji Layout. He was 47 years old and was working at a BPO unit in Devarabeesanahalli.

Passers-by and motorists who stopped at the scene of the accident reportedly threw traffic on the busy and congested Outer Ring Road out of gear, making it worse by crowding over the spot to click pictures and record videos.

A senior police officer has told reporters that the accident took place at around 9 a.m. on Thursday when Mathew was on his way to work, going through the Outer Ring Road.

According to reports, the over-speeding truck has hit the victim from behind, which flung him into the air due to the impact. Matthew is said to have died on the spot after sustaining severe head injuries.

The passers-by then immediately alerted HAL police who rushed to the spot and seized the truck. The driver, however, is said to have fled the spot after the accident. Therefore, no arrests have been made so far, although, a case of reckless driving has been filed against the driver

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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