One killed after being hit by bike

One person was killed Monday after a motorcycle hit him at the Sector 25/38 light point. The unidentified person succumbed to his injuries a few hours later at PGI,where the injured motorist is also admitted.

The police said at 7.40 am on Monday a man heading towards Sector 22 noticed a speeding motorcycle hit another man crossing the road at Sector 25/38 light point. Both the unidentified person and motorist were injured and taken to PGI. While the man died a few hours later and the motorist,Upinder Rai,is still being treated.

Rai (40) has suffered head injuries as he was not wearing a helmet,police said.

The deceased,at the time of the accident,was wearing a striped shirt and brown trousers. Estimated to be around 50 years old,he has a dark complexion,police said.

A case of rash driving,causing hurt due to acts endangering personal safety of others and of causing death due to negligence under the IPC has been registered against Rai.