Mangalore:  Yashwin (23) died on the spot when the Bajaj Avenger bike he was riding along with one Pavan was hit by a speeding express bus   near Milagres in Mangalore on June 4, Monday afternoon.

The accident took place when the driver of the Sri Durgamba bus in its bid to overtake knocked down the rider whose helmet came off and he died on the spot following serious head injuries. The pillion rider escaped unhurt.

The deceased hailing from Shaktinagar worked as a manager at a store at City Centre in Mangalore.

Kadri police have registered a case.