A 65-year-old woman was killed when a car, in a bid to reverse, knocked her down in Chikkabanavara on Monday.The deceased, identified as Gangamma, a resident of Dasarahalli, had come to visit a temple along with her family. After visiting the temple, she came out and was sitting on the stairs while waiting for her family members.Meanwhile, a cab driver who had been visiting the temple had parked the car close by and knocked her down in a bid to reverse. Passers-by rushed to her help and shifted the profusely bleeding Gangamma to a nearby hospital where she succumbed later.The accused escaped with the car soon after the accident. The Chikkabanavara police have registered a case of hit and run accident and efforts are on to track down the accused.In another incident, a 36-year-old labourer was killed when a speeding truck knocked down his motorcycle he was riding on Madhugiri Road on Monday.The deceased Hanumantha was returning home from work when the incident occurred. The Dobspet Police have registered a case and are investigating it further. Published - September 30, 2025 11:32 pm IST