Techie in coma after hit-and-run accident during bike taxi ride at Whitefield in Bengaluru
The bike taxi was proceeding along ITPL Main Road when it was allegedly struck from behind by a car.
Amarthya Kumar was injured after the bike taxi he was travelling on was allegedly hit by a car at around 11.45 p.m. near Formula One Junction
Updated - August 08, 2026 04:46 pm IST - Bengaluru
ITPL Main Road story. The accident took place around 11.45 p.m. on July 13, 2026. | Photo Credit: File photo
A bike taxi ride turned tragic for a 26-year-old IT professional, who is battling for his life after suffering severe head injuries in a hit-and-run accident on ITPL Main Road at Whitefield on the night of July 13.
According to the victim’s family, Amarthya Kumar was injured after the bike taxi he was travelling on was allegedly hit by a car at around 11.45 p.m. near Formula One Junction. He has been in a coma since the accident, and is undergoing treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Amarthya had booked a bike taxi to travel from Seegehalli to Hoodi. The bike taxi, ridden by Prakash, was proceeding along ITPL Main Road when it was allegedly struck from behind by a car. The impact threw both the rider and the passenger on the road. While Prakash suffered minor injuries and was discharged after treatment, Amarthya sustained a severe head injury. He was rushed to a private Hospital with the help of bystanders.
The driver of the car allegedly fled from the scene without stopping to assist the victims.
Expressing anguish over the incident, Amarthya’s sister alleged in a social media post that negligence on the part of both the car driver and the bike taxi captain contributed to the accident. She has urged the bike taxi company to provide immediate medical and financial assistance to the family.
She called for a detailed investigation into the incident, stating that the rider may not have possessed a valid driving licence. The family has requested authorities to verify the rider’s credentials, and take strict legal action against those found responsible.
Whitefield Traffic Police have registered an FIR in connection with the incident and are trying to track down the driver of the car involved in the accident.
Published - August 01, 2026 03:03 pm IST
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