Bhubaneswar: In a tragic mishap, a scooty rider was killed after being run over by an unknown vehicle at Mati gaon under Junagarh police station in Kalahandi district early this morning.

The deceased was identified as Madan Munda of Karlakote. Munda was going on a scooty when a speeding vehicle ran over him and fled. He was seen lying on the road in unconscious state by some passersby. He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to injuries.

Police have reached the spot and started investigation.