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Mangalore: Hit-and-run - Vehicle moving on wrong side kills bike rider

  •   Tue, Mar 05 2013 08:07:04 AM

Mangalore: Hit-and-run - Vehicle moving on wrong side kills bike rider

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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (BG)

Mangalore, Mar 5: In a case that highlighted the consequences of traffic violation, a youth was killed on the spot when a vehicle approaching from the wrong side rammed into his bike and sped away without stopping.

The accident occured on the night of Monday March 4 near Yeyyadi.

The deceased has been identified as Ritesh Dandakeri (26), a resident of Dandakeri in Yeyyadi. He was the son of the late Narayana Kotian and Shalini.

Ritesh was on his way home when the accident occured. It is said that as he approched Yeyyadi, a Mahindra vehicle, to avoid taking a U-turn around the divider, drove on the wrong side and hit Ritesh's bike head-on.

The impact of the accident was such that Ritesh was killed on the spot and his bike was smashed. The Mahindra vehicle, which eyewitnesses said was a pick-up, sped way before anyone could stop it

As Ritesh was a resident of the area, a large crowd including relatives, friends and the public gathered at the spot.

Kadri traffic police led by inspector Nagaraj arrived and along with the locals, conducted a search for the vehicle. Police stations across the city were also alerted, but it could not be located.

Kadri traffic police have registered a case. Search for the Mahindra vehicle and its owner is on.
  

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  • ali, mumbai

    Sun, Mar 10 2013

    In Mangalore Trucks/Bus Drivers have no fear of Traffic Policemen, If they caught by policemen then they will pay Rs.200-500 to settle the issue. This is our badluck that our policemen are not honest towards their work indirectly they are deshdrohis.
    To avoid accidents more speed breakers / signals need to be implement and Radar system should be implemented to stop over speed.

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  • Vinu Kotyan, Mangalore

    Fri, Mar 08 2013

    My Sweet Brother (Cousin) Reethu i miss u soooooooooo much

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  • Karthik, shakthinagar

    Wed, Mar 06 2013

    my heart full condelence to u my dr....may ur soul rest in peace..

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  • Inland Staff, Mangalore

    Wed, Mar 06 2013

    May his soul rest in peace........We all miss you Rithu..........

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  • pasha, Karnataka

    Wed, Mar 06 2013

    If you look at the auto stands outside Unity Health Complex, Falnir & also near Kadri Market, they are on the wrong side of the road. What about the traffic cutting in from Falnit to Jyothi circle, near KMC. That should be a one way. Here they cut the traffic going to Hampankatta, anywhich way they can. Make it a one way with only a left turn going down. The R. T. O. is the one creating the confusion. Our circles are anything but circles, more like obstructions. Why are there openings in the dividers on the roads. Make proper circles so that traffic can make proper turns.

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  • Ashraf, Kunjathur/Sharjah

    Tue, Mar 05 2013

    We must make our traffic rules more strict.We need to increase the fine and strictly observe by installing CCTV and other techlonolgy

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  • Raghavendra, yayyadi

    Tue, Mar 05 2013

    This air port road of yeyyadi is known for speed and rash drive supporting with bars. innocent people are loosing there life no law no rules , it is there for rich people to manipulate

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  • Diana, M'lore

    Tue, Mar 05 2013

    Jossey Saldanha,
    You are rocking with your comments. its very true ....

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  • Abdul Narayana D'souza, Mangalore

    Tue, Mar 05 2013

    Heartly condolences to the deseased one... May his soul rest in peace

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  • Ronald A., Bejai

    Tue, Mar 05 2013

    POLICE ARE HUNTING FOR THE DRIVER AND OWNER OF THE VEHICLE AS WELL!

    WHY?
    TO GIVE JUSTICE TO THE DECESED

    NO,NO,NO

    TO SQUEESE SOME MONEY AND CLOSE THE CHAPTER FOR EVER.

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  • Resident of J B Lobo road, Mangalore

    Tue, Mar 05 2013

    Yes, the police or the department responsible for traffic management must take a call on the traffic management at the end of Kottara chowki flyover towards panambur. Its causing more problem than it did earlier. The confusion has sifted.The buses stop and start at thier own vims and fancies.Just imagine they try to over take in that small service road !!!It is at present one of the most dangerous junction. The buses are diverted to the service road and as known they care a damn to the small vehicles or the pedestrians. We also have the people blaming that the service road is for the service of Highway and not to the residents of the area and there seem to be no regulations whatsoever. it so difficult to enter the highway from the roads leading to the residential areas.Every single day we hear and see mishaps and lives lost. Why aren`t we waking up to do something.With each govt dept blaming the other. The whole flyover at Kottara chowki is a faulty structure added to no rules followed.The buses and lorries are a big threat to lives in this region.

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  • Clinton, mangalore

    Tue, Mar 05 2013

    Maybe if the rider had locked his helmet he would have been alive?
    Yeah even driving on the wrong side of the road is not acceptable. but keeping some basic safety tips in mind. locking the helmet is very important.

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  • Jacobnelosn, Bejai

    Tue, Mar 05 2013

    Kadri police will comeback with new report saying that:
    Biker was in wrong side,
    Mahendra vehicle was in correct side,
    Driver of 4-wheel drive not drunk,

    This all happend few days before same area when one Doctor and Girl-driver(name still not disclosed) killed 2 youths they are sole bread winner of their family.
    Effect of VITAMIN "M"
    Last time it's 2.5 Lacks (roummers is going on)

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  • Vishal, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Tue, Mar 05 2013

    The driver of the 4 wheeler should be immediately arrested and should be punished severely.

    What is the traffic police in Mangalore doing?

    Please take a look at Kottara chowki flyover sides. Nobody knows who is coming from where. Shameless RTO, please come and see the traffic there before someone loses life.

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  • Hary, Kudla/Dubai

    Tue, Mar 05 2013

    VIP Vs AAM AADMI...... using our votes one of us becomes VIP. He gets best treatment. He get best priority. WHY?

    what is the difference between both?

    secondly.....what is the difference if a person dies in a Road accident or in a Train Acident or in a Flight accident?

    Why there is a difference in treatment and consideration????

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  • Naveen D'souza, Valencia-Kuwait

    Tue, Mar 05 2013

    INDIA'S TRAFFIC LAW IS NOT MUCH STRICTLY. MOST OF THE RIDERS NOT FOLLOWING THE RULES. TELL ME WHAT ABOUT THE FINE FOR WRONG SIDE DRIVE (100 RS OR 500RS OR 1000RS). THIS MUCH OF FINE IS COST OF ONE LIFE? MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.

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  • sandeep, kirem

    Tue, Mar 05 2013

    @nitin

    mangalore city traffic police also has a page on FaceBook and u can upload any pictures u think are useful or post complaints there.

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  • Amin Bhoja, Patte / Riyadh

    Tue, Mar 05 2013

    Ritesh , a unfortunate day of his life.'May his soul rest in peace'.

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  • Raymond Pinto, Bajpe, Korkambla

    Tue, Mar 05 2013

    This comman in Mangalore, Nobody cares, this coz of missmangement, God save Mangalore
    JAI SHREE
    RAM

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  • Nitin, Mangalore

    Tue, Mar 05 2013

    i came across a facebook page the other (bangalore city traffic police) where locals can upload pics of any traffic violations, when they come across any.. why not create a similar page for mangalore too.. almost everyone has a camera phone these days... upload it via facebook... necessary fines can be implemented...

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  • AAM ADMI,, INDIA

    Tue, Mar 05 2013

    All the roads must be controlled by radars and CCTV's each and every corner so that traffic rules violators as well anti - social elements can be brought before the court of law.Follow the lane desipline.Firstly rtraffic department should educate all the drivers regarding the traffic rules.Obtaining driving lisence should be more strict.

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  • Aadil Khan, Kasaragod, Saudi Arabia

    Tue, Mar 05 2013

    I have witnessed several motorists in our Mangalroe city, to save a few meters drive to take a U-turn and join the right track, they use the wrong side and drive opposite to the original traffic flow. This is indeed hazardous, not only he risks his life, it endangers others' life too.

    This can be curbed if traffic police impose sever penalities on wrong entry motorists, preferably 2 days incarceration apart from heavy fine.

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  • Roshan, Dam Saudi Arabia

    Tue, Mar 05 2013

    Friend, the motorist wasn't on the wrong side instead the four vehicle (Mahindra )was on the wrong side of the road and approached towards the motorist at high speed.

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  • manoj, mangalore

    Tue, Mar 05 2013

    govt has done good roads kpt to bajpe airport but they are not donespeed breakers. this is the main reason highest accidents in these roads .so plz put speed breakers in thsi roads..............

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  • Ben, Mangalore

    Tue, Mar 05 2013

    Vehicles moving on the wrong side of the road is nothing new to mangalore. Cops stationed at junctions look the other way during such vehicular movements.
    One famous spot is in front of Abarana jewelery shop & Kanara Club in kadri.
    The only way to avoid such accidents is to "spot fine" vehicles that drive on the wrong side of the road to avoid a small detour.

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  • Chaam, Mlore

    Tue, Mar 05 2013

    May his soul rest in peace...Even Mlore to BC Road Highway also brings the same scenario...Just to avoid U-turn which is hardly a KM away, Mainly Toppers & Auto's comes in wrong side on regular basis...This is the high-time for traffic dept to take an action against those reluctant to follow the traffic rule....

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mangalore/Mapusa/Mumbai

    Tue, Mar 05 2013

    Every thing is going wrong in Mangalore. Thanks to ...

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  • Ivan Saldanha-Shet, Mangalore-Rosario

    Tue, Mar 05 2013

    Good God!! How often we see vehicles of all types taking a quick jaunt on the wrong side of the roads, particularly in busy places. No one thinks anything of it and the Police don't take enough action to prevent this or punish the wrong doer. Public must protest when this is seen. This can be highly dangerous for all road users particularly children and the old. Thanks! -ijss.

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  • Krishna Kant, Mangalore/moodbidri

    Tue, Mar 05 2013

    Wrong side driving strickly should be stopped.

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