Belthangady : A bike rider died on the spot while the pillion rider sustained serious injuries after their bike collided with a pick-up vehicle at Somanthadka on April 16, Friday morning.
The deceased is Sudeep Bhandari (34) of Bendrala in Thotathady village.
The pillion rider has been admitted to hospital in a critical state.
Belthangady Police have registered a case.