A Boliyar road accident on the Melkar-Mudipu State Highway in Dakshina Kannada killed two two-wheeler riders on Monday after a Mahindra pickup vehicle collided with their bike near the Boliyar petrol bunk, according to a report by Prajavani. The two men died at the spot, while the impact also damaged a roadside electricity pole.
The deceased were identified in preliminary information as Mohammed Ashfaq and Junaid, residents of Manjanady. The report did not provide their ages or further details about their employment or travel plans.
The collision occurred near the Boliyar petrol bunk on the state highway. According to the report, the Mahindra pickup vehicle was travelling at high speed when it hit the bike. The force of the collision caused the two riders to lose control and be thrown towards the side of the road.
The motorcycle then struck an electricity pole beside the road. The pole broke and fell to the ground following the impact. The collision and the fallen pole were captured by a closed-circuit television camera located near the accident site, the report said.
Personnel from the Bantwal Traffic Police station visited the location and inspected the scene. The report did not state whether the pickup vehicle driver had been arrested or whether a formal case had been registered at the time of publication.
The crash highlights the combined risks present on busy state highways that pass through built-up settlements. A collision in such a setting can affect more than the people directly involved: roadside electricity infrastructure, traffic movement and nearby commercial activity may also be disrupted when a vehicle strikes a utility pole. In this case, the report confirms damage to the pole but does not provide details about any power outage or service restoration.
The available account also does not establish the speed of either vehicle through an independent technical assessment. The description of the pickup vehicle as travelling fast is part of the initial report, while the CCTV footage and police inspection may form part of the subsequent investigation.
The two deaths were reported at the scene. Further details about the police case, the condition of the electricity network and the next steps in the investigation were not available in the supplied report.
