The deceased were identified as Uma Devi, a constable in the Sivakanchi police station and her son Dathsith. Police said that on Wednesday evening, Uma Devi’s husband Raja came to the police station along with Dathsith and picked her up and were travelling to their house in Panapakkam.

When they were on the National Highway near Baluchetty Chatiram, a mini lorry that was out of control hit two cars and rammed the bike from behind. On the impact, the victims fell and suffered severe injuries. Uma Devi and Dathsith died on the spot.