Three youths died on the spot after being hit by a truck near Anagodu on the outskirts of Davanagere on National Highway No. 48 late Friday night.
The deceased have been identified as Sandesh (23), Parashuram (24) and Shivu (26), all residents of Rama Nagar in Davangere. The accident took place when he was returning to Davanagere after attending a function at Katihalli village in Davangere taluk. All three used to work as laborers in different mills.
The police have registered a case and are investigating.