Daijiworld Media Network – Kundapur (TP)
Kundapur, Feb 19: A fatal accident occurred on National Highway 66 near Chempiya Vishwakarma Sabha Bhavan, Saligrama, on February 18, when a scooter collided head-on with a goods rickshaw.
The scooter rider, Gundmi Ananth Hegde (40), lost his life in the crash. His co-rider, Vishwanath Nayak, the manager of Chempi Temple, sustained serious injuries and was admitted to Brahmavara Hospital for treatment.
The goods rickshaw was traveling from Udupi to Kundapur, while the scooter was heading from Saligrama towards Gundmi. The vehicles collided head-on near the Sabha Bhavan. The impact of the crash threw Ananth Hegde onto the road, causing severe injuries. Despite immediate assistance from locals and an ambulance, he succumbed to his injuries while being transported to the hospital.
Kota police arrived at the scene, conducted an investigation, and registered a case.