24-yr-old man killed in accident

Coimbatore: A 24-year-old man died in a road accident on Chinthamanipudur-Neelambur bypass here on Wednesday night after being hit by a four-wheeler, while his friend suffered serious head injuries and is battling for life at a private hospital in the city, police said.
The deceased, who was riding a bike, was identified as R Velmurugan, 24, a native of Netaji Nagar at Uruvatti in Sivaganga district while the injured pillion rider has been identified as A David, 45, from Soorankuttai near Vennampalli in Krishnagiri district.
Both were working in a private firm at Neelambur for the last five years and were staying at the staff quarters. On Wednesday, the two friends had gone to Sundarapuram for official work on a motorcycle. They completed their work in the night and were returning to their staff quarters. When they reached Chinthamanipudur bridge, a speeding four-wheeler hit their motorcycle from behind, police said. The impact of the accident was such that the duo was thrown off from the motorcycle, resulting in severe head injuries. Velmurugan died on the spot, police said. His body was handed over to his family members on Thursday afternoon following a postmortem.
Sulur police have registered a case against the unknown driver of the four-wheeler. Further investigations are on.