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A fatal accident on the Peters Road flyover in Chennai on Wednesday night resulted in the deaths of two motorcyclists, Syed Sardar Basha (19) and Kumaran (49). Police investigation revealed that Syed, driving a friend’s 155cc motorcycle, lost control due to unfamiliarity with the bike’s power and overspeeding, colliding head-on with Kumaran’s Honda Shine. Another motorcyclist sustained minor injuries in a subsequent crash. The Greater Chennai City Traffic Police (GCTP) clarified that the accident was due to reckless driving and not bike racing. The GCTP is increasing efforts to curb illegal bike races and modifications, including deploying special vehicle check teams and monitoring workshops.

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Two Killed in Fatal Motorcycle Accident on Chennai’s Peters Road Flyover

CHENNAI, INDIA – November 7, 2025 – A high-speed collision on the Peters Road flyover in Chennai on Wednesday night claimed the lives of two men, police confirmed today. The victims have been identified as 19-year-old Syed Sardar Basha and 49-year-old Kumaran.

According to the Greater Chennai City Traffic Police (GCTP), the accident occurred around 10:45 p.m. when Syed, riding a 155cc motorcycle belonging to a friend, lost control of the vehicle while driving at high speed. Police reports indicate that Syed was unfamiliar with the bike’s power and was driving recklessly when he collided head-on with Kumaran, who was riding a Honda Shine in the opposite direction. Both men died at the scene due to the impact of the crash.

A third motorcyclist, Mohammed Suhail, sustained minor injuries after crashing into the fallen vehicles.

“Our investigation revealed that the primary cause of the accident was overspeeding and reckless driving, not bike racing,” stated a GCTP press release issued today.

In response to the fatal incident, the GCTP, under the direction of Chennai Police Commissioner A. Arun and Additional Commissioner of Police (Traffic) G. Karthikeyan, announced increased efforts to combat illegal bike races and modifications throughout the city. Special vehicle check teams will be deployed for continuous monitoring, and workshops involved in illegal modifications of vehicles will be closely scrutinized for violations of the Motor Vehicles Act. The GCTP emphasized that this heightened enforcement is aimed at preventing future tragedies caused by reckless and illegal activities on Chennai roads.

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