Motorcyclist doing stunts crashes into pole near Ganga Barrage, dies
According to witnesses, the rider was doing hazardous stunts at high speed before their motorcycle crashed into an electricity pole along the road.
The deceased was identified as Mithun Singh, a resident of Chandraseni Gadwa in Sitapur, while his companion, whose identity is yet to be ascertained, was rushed to hospital with critical injuries.
The body was subsequently sent for post-mortem examination.
Eyewitnesses stated that the deceased was riding at excessive speed on wet roads after rainfall.
His friend was seated behind him on the motorcycle. While attempting wheelies at high velocity, he lost control and collided with a roadside electricity pole. The collision proved lethal for the rider, while his passenger sustained grave injuries.
Station house officer Keshav Tiwari confirmed the deceased's identity through his Aadhaar card. Regarding the identity of the pillion rider, he stated, "Efforts are underway." The police have informed the family members and await their arrival to proceed with necessary formalities.
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