A 22-year-old student died in Bengaluru after being hit by a fleeing lorry following a pothole-related fall.

A 22-year-old B.Com student died in Bengaluru on September 29, 2025, after falling from her two-wheeler while swerving to avoid a pothole near Budigere Cross in Avalahalli. A tipper lorry behind her ran over her, causing fatal injuries, and the driver fled the scene. Police launched a hit-and-run investigation, while residents and IT leaders criticized the city’s deteriorating road conditions, reigniting calls for improved urban infrastructure and accountability.