Seizure While Riding Claims Elderly Man’s Life in Collision on Mettupalayam Road

Coimbatore: A 61-year-old man died after his motorcycle allegedly went out of control and collided with a government bus on Mettupalayam Road near Rakkiyapalayam Pirivu in Coimbatore.

The deceased, Palanisamy, was a resident of Venkatachalapathy Nagar in G. Koundampalayam. He had reportedly been suffering from health issues.

According to the details, Palanisamy was riding his motorcycle when he suddenly suffered a seizure, causing him to lose control of the vehicle and crash into a government bus travelling ahead of him. He fell on the road and sustained serious injuries to his hip.

He was rescued and admitted to a hospital for treatment. However, he succumbed to his injuries later that evening.

Following a complaint lodged by his son, Vinoth, 40, the West Traffic Investigation Wing police registered a case and are investigating the incident.