A 21-year-old engineering student lost his life in a tragic road accident on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada Highway within the Hayathnagar police limits on Monday evening. The victim, identified as Emmireddy Abhilash Reddy, was pursuing his BTech degree at CVR College. According to police, the accident occurred at around 5:30 PM while he was returning home after dropping a friend at the Hayathnagar bus stand. A speeding tanker reportedly struck his motorcycle from behind, causing fatal injuries that claimed his life at the scene.

Police officials stated that a case has been registered under Section 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for causing death by rash and negligent driving. The tanker driver was taken into custody soon after the incident, although authorities have not disclosed his identity as the investigation is still underway. Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the crash and collecting evidence to determine the exact sequence of events.

The victim’s death has left his family and the academic community in deep mourning. Abhilash Reddy was the son of Vishnuvardhan Reddy, Principal of Prerana School in Nalgonda. The incident has once again highlighted concerns over road safety and reckless driving on the busy Hyderabad-Vijayawada Highway, where serious accidents continue to occur. Police have urged motorists to follow traffic rules and drive responsibly to help prevent similar tragedies.