Mysuru: A two-wheeler rider was killed when a goods vehicle hit the bike he was riding on Mysuru-Nanjangud Road on Saturday.

The deceased has been identified as M. Mahesh, a construction worker and a resident of Ramakrishnanagar in city.

Mahesh was on his way from Dadadakallahalli for work, when the goods vehicle hit the bike from behind resulting in Mahesh falling from the bike and sustaining serious injuries.

Though he was being shifted to a hospital, Mahesh is said to have breathed his last mid way, according to the Police.

Mysuru South Police have registered a case in this regard.