The victims identified as Kalit Singh, a former journalist with a local news channel here, Ashok Sharma died on the spot last night when their car fell into a ditch, Officer-in-Charge of Hatgamariah, B A Kerketta said.
Singh was working in an agent in the finance sector.
Soren Hesa, the driver, sustained serious injuries and was admitted to Tata Main Hospital, he said.