Krishna District | August 20, 2026
A 21-year-old man lost his life in a horrific road accident at Mantada Centre in Pamidimukkala mandal of Krishna district after the motorcycle he was riding reportedly went out of control while negotiating a curve. The entire accident was captured on CCTV footage.
The deceased was identified as Devarakonda Rajesh, who was travelling by motorcycle from Uyyuru towards Pamarru when the accident occurred. According to police, Rajesh was riding at a high speed when he approached the curve at Mantada Centre.
The CCTV footage reportedly shows the motorcycle suddenly veering out of control. Rajesh and the motorcycle were thrown into the air before crashing onto the road. He sustained severe head injuries in the accident and died at the spot, police said.
The incident shocked residents in the surrounding area. The CCTV footage provided investigators with important visual evidence of the accident and helped establish the sequence of events leading to the crash.
Police registered a case and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident. Preliminary police inquiries indicate that overspeeding was the primary cause of the crash.
The accident has once again highlighted the dangers of excessive speed, particularly for two-wheeler riders approaching curves and junctions. Police have urged motorists to follow prescribed speed limits, remain alert while negotiating turns and intersections, and exercise extra caution to prevent fatal road accidents.
Key Details
- Victim: Devarakonda Rajesh
- Age: 21 years
- Location: Mantada Centre, Pamidimukkala Mandal, Krishna District
- Route: Uyyuru–Pamarru
- Vehicle: Motorcycle
- Cause suspected: Overspeeding and loss of control
- Evidence: CCTV footage
- Outcome: Rajesh died at the accident spot
- Police action: Case registered and investigation underway