Shri Belem Atchyuth : “Andhra Pradesh student killed in NY bike accident”

New York: A tragic incident has shaken the Indian community in New York as an Indian student from Andhra Pradesh, identified as Shri Belem Atchyuth, lost his life in a bike accident. Atchyuth, a student at The State University of New York (SUNY), tragically passed away in a bike accident on Wednesday, according to the Consulate General of India in New York.

The Consulate General of India in New York took to social media to announce the heartbreaking news and offer their condolences to Atchyuth’s family. They also mentioned that they are working closely with the authorities to repatriate his remains back to India.

“We are deeply saddened by the untimely demise of Shri Belem Atchyuth, a student at SUNY, who lost his life in a bike accident yesterday evening. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family. The Indian Consulate in New York is in constant communication with the bereaved family and local agencies to provide all necessary assistance, including the repatriation of the mortal remains,” stated the Indian Consulate General in New York.

This tragic incident adds to a series of unfortunate events involving Indian students in the United States. In 2024 alone, more than eleven Indian students have lost their lives, and many others have faced violent attacks. The Indian government has been actively raising concerns with US authorities, who have promised to take action.

Three Indian-Origin Students Killed in Car Crash

In a separate incident, three Indian-origin students lost their lives, while two others sustained injuries in a devastating car crash in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Alpharetta Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Westside Parkway on May 14, where five 18-year-old occupants were involved in the tragic accident.

According to the Alpharetta Police statement, the driver of the vehicle lost control, causing it to flip over and come to a stop in the tree line. The deceased Indian-origin individuals were identified as Aryan Joshi, a senior at Alpharetta High School, Sriya Avasarala, and Anvi Sharma, both freshmen at the University of Georgia.

Anvi Sharma and Sriya Avasarala had just completed their freshman year at the University of Georgia, while Aryan Joshi was on the brink of graduation. Avasarala was a member of the UGA Shikaari dance team, and Sharma was part of the UGA Kalakaar, an a capella group, as reported by the Atlanta Journal Constitution.

Earlier last month, three Indian women from Gujarat lost their lives, and one person was injured in a tragic car accident in Greenville County, South Carolina. The speeding SUV they were travelling in veered across lanes, went up an embankment, and crashed into trees, resulting in a fatal outcome.

Statistics from Fox News reveal that in 2021, teenagers accounted for 7% of motor vehicle crash deaths and 9% of passenger vehicle occupant deaths. Motor vehicle crashes were the leading cause of death for females between the ages of 13 and 19 in 2020, highlighting the importance of road safety education and awareness.

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