Udupi: 29-year-old Dies in Tragic Road Mishap

Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi

Udupi, Mar 8: In a tragic hit-and-run accident, a 29-year-old man lost his life after his bike was hit by a tanker near Kallianpur bridge, Santhekatte on NH 66 near here on Thursday March 8.

The deceased has been identified as Melwyn Rodrigues, proprietor of I-Focus Digital Studio, Kallianpur.

He was the son of Lukas and Ida Rodrigues of Kumbarbettu, Sasthan, and brother of Rolwyn and Renita Priya.

The accident occured at around 8.20 am when a tanker rammed into Melwyn's bike and sped on. Melwyn fell on to road, and just then another vehicle passed over his stomach. But that vehicle too did not stop.

It is said that Melwyn was lying on the road in a severely injured state for around 15 minutes before help could arrive. Though there were people around, no one helped, and this delay reportedly led to his death. He expired at around 10.15 am.

Malpe police have registered a case.