Summary:
Poor illumination on the stretch could have caused the accident, police said.In the accident that took place near Kumbakonam on Friday night, one person was killed and another injured.The deceased was identified as Gurunathan, 45, from Serugudi. Murugaiyan was left with severe injuries as he was thrown off the vehicle.The Kumbakonam taluk police carried out the investigation. Gurunathan was hit on the head and killed on the spot. His father-in-law Murugaiyan, 65, was severely injured.The accident occurred when Gurunathan was riding pillion on the two-wheeler. They were on their way to their relative’s place in Kovilacheri village..