Two teenagers killed in Thamaraipakkam bike accident

Two teenagers died in a tragic bike accident in Chennai on Thursday. The victims were identified as S Sabarinathan, 17, and P Jagadeesh, 16. They were riding on Sabarinathan's father's bike when the crash happened near Thamaraipakkam. According to police, Sabarinathan was studying to become an AC mechanic, and Jagadeesh was in Class XI. The boys were returning from visiting friends at around 7 pm. While navigating a curve near a canal, Sabarinathan lost control of the bike and hit a median. The impact caused both boys to be thrown off the bike. Tragically, they fell into the path of an oncoming truck and were run over. Emergency services were called by nearby passersby, but the boys died at the scene. The Vengal police quickly arrived and sent the bodies for a postmortem examination. Police have opened a case for causing death due to negligence. Authorities are also considering action against the parents for allowing the minors to ride the bike. Under the Motor Vehicle Rules, if a minor is caught driving and has an accident, the vehicle's owner or guardian can face a fine, prison time, and a cancellation of the vehicle’s registration.