Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Sep 17: In a tragic road accident, Lavanya (27), who was riding pillion on a scooter, was killed instantly after a collision with a container truck on Kuloor Bridge.
The incident took place around 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Shakil Suvarna, the victim's husband, was riding the scooter (KA 19 EL 1215) with Lavanya seated behind him as they were heading from Panambur towards Kavoor.
As they reached Kuloor Bridge, a container truck (KA 19 AE 0788) coming from the Panambur side, recklessly and negligently swerved to the left without any indication, crashing into their scooter from the right.
The impact caused both Shakil and Lavanya to fall onto the road. Tragically, Lavanya was run over by the truck's rear left wheel, causing fatal head injuries.
She died on the spot, while Shakil sustained minor injuries. Local authorities have registered a case and are investigating the accident.