KOCHI: A youth died after his bike went out of control and hit a lorry following a dog jumped in front of the two wheeler. The tragic accident happened yesterday morning at 7.45 am on Container Terminal Road near Kothadu. The wheels of the lorry carrying ready-mix concrete ran over the deceased youth, identified as Salten (22), of Olipparambu in Moolampilly, and he died on the spot. Salten was an employee of a private firm in South Kalamasery, and was on his way to work.

Varapuzha police registered a case. The body was shifted to Ernakulam General Hospital mortuary after post-mortem. He is the son of Raitan and Sheba couple. Siblings: Silton and Silva. Funeral will be held today at 10.30 am at Moolampilly St. Augustine's Church Cemetery.