Hubballi (Karnataka), Mar 2 (PTI) A 23-year-old man died and another was injured after the motorcycle they were travelling on crashed into a roadside milestone in this district, police said on Monday.
Nagaraj, a resident of Janglipete in Old Hubballi, died on the spot, they said.
The accident occurred near Kusugal village late Sunday night.
According to police, the two youths were travelling on a motorcycle to visit Shri Ramalingeshwara Kamanna Temple in Navalagund when Nagaraj, who was riding the two-wheeler, reportedly lost control and crashed into a roadside milestone.
Due to the impact, he died on the spot, while the pillion rider, identified as Sagar, sustained serious injuries and was immediately admitted to a hospital.
Police said an investigation is underway. PTI COR AMP ROH
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