A tragic road accident in Madhubani district has resulted in the death of a motorcyclist. The incident occurred near Bhupatti Chowk on the Madhubani-Khutauna main road, within the Babubarhi police station area. A speeding Scorpio collided head-on with a motorcycle, causing the rider to fall and sustain severe head injuries, leading to his instantaneous death.

The deceased has been identified as Sanjeev Kumar Mehta, 45, who is survived by a son and a daughter. Following the collision, the Scorpio lost control and crashed into an electric pole by the roadside, shattering it into pieces. The driver of the Scorpio fled the scene with the damaged vehicle.

Local villagers who witnessed the incident stated that they rushed to the spot upon hearing the loud crash, but Sanjeev Kumar Mehta had already succumbed to his injuries. The police have registered a case and are actively searching for the absconding driver and the vehicle. The incident has cast a pall of gloom over the area.