In a tragic incident, a 26-year-old Telugu youth from Ponnur in Andhra Pradesh’s Guntur district lost his life in a road accident in the United States.

The deceased has been identified as Kommineni Akash, son of Kommineni Kalyan Chakravarthy and Padma.

According to reports, the accident took place in Atlanta, USA, on November 1.

Akash’s parents had settled in the United States several years ago. He was working for a reputed company.

The sudden death of Akash has left his family members and relatives in deep shock.

Akash belonged to a well-known family in Ponnur. His grandfather, the late Dr Kommineni Sheshagiri Rao, was a resident of the town.

Sheshagiri Rao had two sons and two daughters, and Akash’s father, Kalyan Chakravarthy, is his elder son.

The news of Akash’s untimely death has cast a shadow of grief over the family. Relatives and local residents of Ponnur expressed shock and sorrow over the tragedy.

Further details about the circumstances surrounding the road accident are awaited.