Mysuru: An unidentified man was killed on the spot when a truck hit him on Mysuru-Hunsur Highway yesterday afternoon.

The deceased, aged about 50, was crossing the road in front of a bakery near Hootagalli at about 2.30 pm, when the truck (KA-13-C-7049) which came from Hinkal Flyover side rammed into him killing him on the spot, Police said.

The deceased is 5.5 ft. tall, oily red complexioned, normal built and was wearing a grey coloured shirt and pant.

The kith and kin of the deceased, if any, may contact V.V.  Puram Traffic Police Station on Ph: 0821-2418529 or call Police Control Room on Ph: 0821-2418339.