Teen dies, brother injured as truck hits their bike

JAIPUR: A 16-year-old was killed while his brother was seriously injured when the bike on which they were riding was hit by a truck on Tonk Road near Pratap Nagar on Thursday. The injured is undergoing treatment at a hospital. The truck driver fled from the spot.
According to the police, Ashok Bairwa (16) and his brother Harshvardhan Bairwa (20) are residents of Pratap Nagar and their father Chetan Bairwa is a public prosecutor."They had left home for Sanganer for some work. Harshvardhan was driving the bike, while Ashok was sitting behind him," said a police officer.
A truck hit the bike from behind. "It seems the truck was overspeeding. Ashok was thrown onto the road after the collision and sustained serious injuries on his head. He died on the spot. Some passers-by informed the police," said the officer. A police team and ambulance was immediately rushed to the spot.
Harshvardhan and Ashok were taken to a hospital. Ashok was declared brought dead. "Harshvardhan's condition is stated to be serious, but stable. Ashok's body was handed over to the family members after postmortem," said the officer.
The officer added that the truck has been seized and an FIR has been registered against the driver. "A search has been launched for him. Prima facie it seems that rash and negligent driving by the truck driver resulted in the tragedy," said the officer. The family members were inconsolable and in a state of shock.