Davangere: A 24-year-old man was killed on the spot after being knocked down by an SUV in which Shikaripur MLA B Y Raghavendra was travelling on Thursday night.

The deceased has been identified as Suresh, a resident of Madapura village.

It is learnt that the accident took place near Madapura Cross in Honnali taluk when Raghavendra, son of BJP state president B S Yeddyurappa was on his way to Shikaripur.

Several people gathered at the spot following the accident.

Honnali inspector J R Ramesh and former minister MP Renukacharya visited the spot.

A complaint stands registered at the Nyamathi police station.