KOCHI: A youth died in an accident while doing a test ride for a motorcycle in Elamkulam in Kadavanthra. The deceased has been identified as Nidhin Nathan (23) of Kannathara House in Varapuzha.

Nidhin's birthday is on March 15. He and his mother reached the bike showroom in Kadavanthra on Wednesday at noon to buy a new bike as a birthday present. After reaching the showroom, Nidhin Nathan's mother waited in the showroom while he went for a test ride of the bike.

After Nidhin took a U-turn while reaching Elamkulam, the bike went out of control and hit a Metro pillar. Nidhin Nathan, who was lying on the road for more than five minutes, was taken to a private hospital in Vyttila in a passing excise vehicle. He had died on the spot.

Nidhin Nathan is a mechanic at the Skoda showroom in Kalamassery. Father - Kashinath Durai, Mother - Shaini, Sister - Nikhina.