Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 8 (ANI): A man was killed after his two-wheeler was allegedly struck by a car in the Kalyanpur area of Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur on Sunday evening, police said.

The deceased has been identified as Santosh Kumar Singh Chauhan.

According to the police, the incident occurred around 7:30 PM, following which a police team rushed to the spot.

Speaking on the incident, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Kalyanpur, Dileep Kumar Singh said, “This evening at 7:30 PM, information was received that an accident had occurred. Upon the police’s arrival at the scene, it was found that a car had struck a person riding a scooter; the scooter rider died on the spot. The deceased has been identified as Santosh Kumar Singh Chauhan.”

The official further confirmed that the victim’s family has been informed and necessary legal proceedings have been initiated.

“Contact has been established with the family of the deceased. A case is being registered, and further legal action is being taken in this regard,” ACP Singh added.

Further details are awaited. (ANI)