A car approaches a lorry in footage shared with the Davanagere accident report. Source: Hate Detector / X
Davanagere: A boy was killed and two of his friends were injured when their car rammed into the rear of a lorry on National Highway 48 in Davanagere on Friday.
The accident occurred within the jurisdiction of Davanagere North Traffic Police Station. The three had reportedly driven towards Anagodu village and were returning when the collision occurred.
A 15-year-old boy, identified as Sujan, died in a tragic road accident after leaving home telling his mother that he was going to play cricket.
Hate Detector — October 17, 2026
Two other boys travelling with him were injured when the car they were in rammed into the rear of a lorry transporting compressed natural gas (CNG) on National Highway 48.
According to reports, Sujan went to his friend Aditya’s house after leaving home. Another person, identified as Ram Teja Reddy, was also present. The three reportedly decided to go for a joyride while Aditya’s parents were away.
Aditya took the keys to the Hyundai Creta parked at his house, and the three boys drove towards Anagodu village. The accident occurred while they were returning, when the car allegedly went out of control and crashed into the rear of the lorry.
Sujan died on the spot. Aditya sustained serious injuries, while the third boy escaped with minor injuries. The incident occurred within the jurisdiction of the Davanagere North Traffic Police Station.
The collision was reportedly captured by a CCTV camera installed in the lorry. The front portion of the car was severely damaged in the impact.
Sujan’s parents were devastated after learning about the accident and rushed to the scene. They were reportedly left shattered on seeing their son’s condition. Efforts to take him to the hospital proved futile.
The incident has once again highlighted the dangers of minors accessing and driving vehicles without adult supervision.
Parents are urged to keep vehicle keys out of children’s reach and ensure that minors do not drive without a valid licence and proper supervision.
Police are investigating the incident.
Left home saying he was going to play cricket
The deceased, identified in reports as Sujan, had left home telling his mother he was going to play cricket. He then visited his friend Aditya’s house, where another friend, Ram Teja Reddy, was also present.
The three reportedly decided to go for a drive while Aditya’s parents were away. Aditya is said to have taken the keys to a Hyundai Creta parked at the house. The car allegedly went out of control on the return journey and struck the rear of a lorry transporting compressed natural gas.
Sujan died at the scene. His two friends were injured in the collision.
Collision recorded on camera
The impact severely damaged the front of the car. The collision was reportedly recorded by a camera installed in the lorry.
A case has been registered under Section 106 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and further investigation is underway, police said.
A 16-year-old boy was killed, and two of his friends were seriously injured after the car they were travelling in rammed into a lorry from behind on National Highway 48 on Friday, police said.
Hate Detector — October 17, 2026
The boy was allegedly driving the car at high speed when the accident occurred. He died on the spot, while his two friends, also minors, sustained serious injuries and were rushed to a hospital for treatment. One of them is said to be in critical condition.
Police said the boy’s parents were away when he went for a drive with his friends. The names of the deceased and the injured have not been disclosed as all three are minors.
The car was completely damaged in the collision, while the lorry also sustained damage, a senior police officer said.
A case has been registered under Section 106 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at the local traffic police station. Further investigation is underway, police said.
Initial reports differ on the deceased boy’s exact age, who was driving and the severity of the survivors’ injuries. These details remain unclear.
About the Author
