Daijiworld Media Network – Kundapur
Kundapur, Apr 16: A 52-year-old woman lost her life after being hit by a speeding car on the Kollur-Kundapur Main Road on Tuesday.
The deceased has been identified as Shashikala, a resident of Vandse. The incident occurred at approximately 7:15 pm in front of the Vandse GP office.
According to sources, Shashikala was walking along the side of the road to purchase groceries from a nearby shop.
A car travelling from Kollur towards Kundapur struck her with significant force, causing her to be thrown into a roadside drain. The car also veered off the road and landed in the drain a short distance away.
Shashikala sustained critical injuries in the impact. Although she was rushed to a private hospital in Kundapur, she breathed her last while in transit.
The Kollur police have registered a case regarding the incident and are investigating further.