Buxar: A 28-year-old man died and his friend sustained serious injuries after their motorcycle collided with a nilgai near Barka Dhakaich village under Krishna Brahm police station area in Buxar on Sunday evening.The deceased was identified as Vivek Kumar, son of Manoj Kumar and a resident of Thakur Kohar Gali in Dumraon town. He was travelling with Dharmpal Kumar and was returning to Dumraon after completing some work in Krishna Brahm.According to police, a nilgai suddenly emerged from roadside bushes and ran on the highway near Barka Dhakaich village. Before the rider could react, the motorcycle crashed into the animal. The impact threw both riders on the road and severely damaged the bike.Local residents rushed to the spot and shifted the injured men to a nearby hospital. As Vivek’s condition worsened, doctors referred him to Varanasi for advanced treatment. However, he died on the way while being transported in an ambulance.Dharmpal Kumar is undergoing treatment and remains in a critical condition, doctors said.Krishna Brahm SHO Ravi Kumar said police had been informed about the accident. He added that no written complaint had been received from the victim’s family so far. Legal proceedings will be initiated once a formal complaint is lodged.
