Three Indian-born students killed in traffic accident in USA

Washington: Police say three Indian-American students were killed and two others injured in a fatal traffic accident when their speeding car overturned in the US state of Georgia.

According to local police, Sriya Avasarala, Anvi Sharma and Aryan Joshi have been identified as passengers in a single-vehicle accident on Westside Parkway in Alpharetta.

Based on evidence at the scene, it is believed the driver lost control of his car and ended up upside down in the tree line.

Two of the passengers – Joshi and Avasarala – were found dead at the scene of the accident. The remaining three occupants were taken to North Fulton Hospital for treatment. Sharma died from his injuries at the hospital, Alpharetta police said in a statement.

Rithwak Somepalli, a Georgia State University student and driver of the vehicle, and Mohammed Liyakath, a senior at Alpharetta High School, were identified as the other two injured students.

According to the statement, all were 18 years old.

The force of the impact caused a vehicle to leave the road and land in a tree line, where it overturned. The incident on May 14 resulted in the closure of the road between Hembree Road and Maxwell Road.

Avasarala and Sharma were also students at the University of Georgia. Joshi was a senior at Alpharetta High School.

The investigations are still ongoing; However, based on the initial data collected, it is believed that speed may have been a factor in the crash, the statement said.

“The University of Georgia community mourns the lives of those who lost their lives in this tragic accident. Our deepest condolences go out to their families and loved ones as they overcome this difficult time. We hope her memories provide comfort and strength to all who knew her,” said UGA Media Relations.