Two youths were killed when a pedestrian was struck by a speeding motorcycle near Kazhakuttam early Monday.
The police identified the deceased as Suneesh, 29, of Kulathoor and Al Tahir, 20, of Manacaud. The incident occurred at Thampuranmukku near Kulathoor along the National Highway 66 bypass around 3 a.m.
Travelling at high speed from Manacaud towards Kazhakuttom, the motorcycle knocked down Suneesh as he crossed the road. The impact resulted in both Al Tahir, the rider, and 19-year old Al Aman, who was riding pillion, being thrown off the motorcycle after it hit the pedestrian. The motorcycle came to a stop around 200 metres away after crossing over a divider.
