Bengaluru: Gym trainer dies in late-night scooter accident near Ashoknagar

Bengaluru: A 29-year-old gym trainer died in a road accident after his speeding scooter hit a road divider near Ashoknagar late Thursday night. The victim, identified as Abhishek, was a resident of Hosapalya in Bommanahalli.

The accident occurred around 1:35 am when Abhishek was riding towards Anepalya Junction from the Potallappa Garden side on Hosur-Lashkar Road. According to police, he was riding at high speed without wearing a helmet when he lost control and hit the median.

The impact caused him to fall onto the road along with the vehicle, sustaining severe injuries to his head, forehead, and face. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries during treatment.

Ashoknagar Traffic Police have registered a case and are investigating further.