Drunk SUV driver drags motorcycle on Summanahalli flyover in Bengaluru, triggers panic | Bengaluru News
Bengaluru: Commuters were left shocked after witnessing a rashly driven SUV on Summanahalli flyover in Kamakshipalya, west Bengaluru, Wednesday night, with sparks flying from beneath its wheels. Several motorists who drove closer to the vehicle noticed a Bullet motorcycle lodged at the front of the SUV. Despite being alerted by other road users, the driver continued to speed ahead. Some commuters recorded the incident on their mobile phones and shared the videos on social media.The SUV was eventually intercepted by angry commuters near the Nayandahalli junction, where the driver was stopped and handed over to police. A breath analyser test confirmed that the driver, identified as Srinivas KV (from Kunigal), was driving under the influence of alcohol. Police said he also hit another car and a motorbike while being chased.
Srinivas, who owns a wine shop in Kunigal, Tumakuru district, was reportedly driving towards Sunkadakatte when he rammed into a Bullet motorcycle ridden by Rohit S. “The SUV rear-ended my bike, throwing me off. As I fell, I saw the SUV continue to move with my Bullet stuck in the front. It dragged the bike for nearly 500 metres before it got detached. The SUV then sped towards Nayandahalli,” Rohit said in his complaint to Kamakshipalya police.Police said Srinivas confessed to consuming alcohol, citing personal problems. He claimed he panicked after the collision and was unaware that the motorcycle was stuck to his vehicle. “When people shouted at me, I thought they were warning me about the accident,” he told police.An officer said the motorcyclist escaped unhurt. However, enraged by the incident, members of the public allegedly assaulted Srinivas and damaged his SUV, smashing its windshield. Police have registered a case against Srinivas and are investigating.
