Bengaluru: A 19-year-old BCom student was killed and his friend injured after a truck rammed their motorcycle and ran over him while they were heading for a trekking trip to Shivagange Hills in the early hours of Sunday.The deceased has been identified as Bhavishya Sharma, a second-year BCom student at a private university on Hosur Main Road. He was a native of Haryana, and his parents have settled in Dubai. He was staying in a hostel for his studies. His friend Anushka (19), who was riding pillion, sustained injuries and is undergoing treatment at a hospital. The BSc student was out of danger, police said, quoting the doctors.Based on a preliminary investigation, police said eight students travelling on four motorcycles had set out from Koramangala for Shivagange Hills near Dobbaspete. Around 2.30 am, when they reached Parle-G Gate on Tumakuru Road, a truck allegedly rammed the motorcycle ridden by Bhavishya.The impact caused the motorcycle to lose balance, throwing both riders off. Bhavishya fell towards the right side and was run over by the truck, killing him on the spot. Anushka fell towards the left.Peenya traffic police detained the truck driver, Ramanath Tivari. He was not found to be under the influence of alcohol. Further investigation is on.Girl hurt in accidentA nine-year-old girl suffered serious head injuries after a bike hit her while she was crossing the road at Hesaraghatta, north Bengaluru, Friday morning. The incident was captured on CCTV cameras.Madhumitha, a class 4 student, was returning home after buying milk when the bike hit her, throwing her into the air. The two riders of the bike also sustained injuries.Chikkabanavara traffic police registered a case.
