Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (JD)
Udupi, Dec 8: A tragic accident occurred near the Parkala SBI when a water tanker, parked due to a burst front tyre, became the site of a fatal collision.
The bike rider reportedly crashed into a tanker that was stationary, leading to his untimely death.
The victim has been identified as Srujan Sagar, the 22-year-old son of Vinadevu Poojari from Shettibettu. Srujan had recently secured employment at KMC Manipal.
According to sources, the water tanker had been stationed at the spot for a considerable amount of time due to a technical issue. It had experienced another snag the day before, when it broke down in the middle of the road in Parkala.