18-year-old killed after crashing new bike into divider in Rajendranagar

An 18-year-old boy, Ayyappa alias Akash, died after his new two-wheeler crashed into a road divider near Rajendranagar crossroads. His friend Ramcharan, who was riding with him, suffered serious injuries. Police are investigating the accident

Hyderabad: In a tragic incident, an 18-year-old boy died in a road accident within a day of his parents purchasing him a new two-wheeler.

Police said Ayyappa alias Akash, the only son of Raju, a daily wage worker, and Kumari, a domestic worker, had been insisting on getting a bike for a long time. Despite their financial struggles, his parents fulfilled his wish on Thursday.

Around 9 pm the same day, Akash was riding with his friend Ramcharan near Rajendranagar crossroads when he reportedly lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a road divider.

Akash died on the spot, while Ramcharan suffered serious injuries.

The Rajendranagar police are investigating.