A motorcycle rider was killed and his companion was injured and is in BGH hospital, Bokaro, fighting for life after their bike collided with a truck at Bakapool (Tard Balidih) near 4-lane within limits of Jaridih police station at 1 pm on Wednesday, said officer-in charge Radha Kumari.
The motorcycle passenger, a 59 year old man has been released as Amrendra Nath Pal, was pronounced dead at scene and other Tapan Banerjee (52) got seriously injured has been sent to BGH in critical condition by officer in-charge Radha Kumari.
According to reports two persons were riding pillion on the Bajaj platinum motorcycle travelling to Bokaro from Jainamore to brining some spare parts when it was hit by the speeding truck at 4-lane near Barkapool in Jaridih area.
Motorcyclist Amrendra Nath Pal died on the spot while the pillion rider was injured.
The police have impounded the damaged motorcycle, the officer said.