A dancer known for his performances on various reality shows died Tuesday morning after a truck ran him over on the outskirts of Bengaluru, minutes after his new car broke down. The police have detained the truck driver.
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The police said Sudheendra, 35, had parked his newly purchased car, a Suzuki Eeco, on the side of the highway after it developed a mechanical problem around 9 am when the accident occurred. Sudheendra’s family has, meanwhile, raised suspicion of foul play in the incident.
The truck driver has been identified as Vedakumar. The police suspect he may have been drowsy at the time of the crash.
According to the police, while inspecting the vehicle and speaking on his phone at the spot near Pemmanahalli village in Nelamangala taluk, which falls under Bangalore Rural district, the truck coming from behind struck him with devastating force. The vehicle’s rear wheel ran over his body, killing him instantly, officers added.
A Life Lost, A System Failed: Sudheendra’s Death Near Nelamangala Exposes Stark Road Safety Neglect
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The Dabaspet traffic police said the accident occurred soon after Sudheendra had made a phone call to his brother, Raghavendra, for help. Raghavendra, who was speaking to Sudheendra at the time of the accident, told the police that his brother had come to visit him early on Tuesday to show his new car, which he had bought on Monday. Sudheendra also took the family out for a drive before dropping them back near their residence.
Around 15 minutes later, Sudheendra called his brother after the car failed to start on the Pemmanahalli bridge. Sudheendra had parked the car on the left side of the road.
The traffic police have registered a case against Vedakumar under Section 106 (causing death by negligence) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). An investigation has also been launched to determine the exact cause of the accident, focusing on possible driver fatigue as well as negligence.
Sudheendra is a known face on Kannada television channels and has appeared on programmes including Dance Show.