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Mangaluru: One dead as speeding tipper smashes into bike, driver flees

  •   Tue, Dec 30 2014 03:28:55 PM

Pics: Dayanand Kukkaje
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (DV)

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Mangaluru, Dec 30: A man was killed after a speeding tipper lorry rammed into his bike at Ujjodi here on Tuesday December 30.

The deceased has been identified as Lathish Kumar (29) from Beeri, Kotekar. He was staying at Pandeshwar.

A bus plying from Pumpwell to Gorigudde had halted at Ujjodi, and Lathish was waiting on his bike behind the bus. At that moment, a tipper lorry belonging to Navayuga Engineering Company came speeding and hit Lathish, sandwiching him between the bus and and the tipper.

The tipper driver immediately fled from the spot. His vehicle which was in the neutral gear began to move backwards, dragging Lathish for about 100 metres. The people who were behind the tipper ran for their lives. The tipper finally fell into a roadside ditch and came to a stop. A parked car too was damaged in the acccident.

Lathish who was seriously injured was rushed to hospital, where he was pronounced dead later.

Lathish was married and his wife is said to be pregnant. He was a marketing agent in a private firm, sources said.

A case has been registered in Mangaluru rural police station.
  

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  • n shetty, manglore

    Wed, Dec 31 2014

    The Buses stop everywhere but the bus stop...At Urva,Lady hill and Lalbagh they stop in the middle of the road leading to Traffic pile up..The Police are standing closeby and remain mute spectators to all this. The Police should post plain clothes cops who can pull up and impose Fines. The abrupt stopping of these Buses have resulted in numerous accidents....Further when you abide by the Speed limit on kottara-Ladyhill road (30 Kmph ) ,the Buses Blow their Nasty sounding horns and tail you closely...
    The Authorities shuld Pick on these guys...

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  • Sandy, Mangalore

    Wed, Dec 31 2014

    RTO and police department is busy in enjoying monthly packages from these bus and other transport associations.. Why will they care about poor two wheelers and pedestrians?..

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  • rehna, mangalore

    Wed, Dec 31 2014

    Where are BJD & VHP Now. when the innocents are killed

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  • tony d'souza, mangalore/usa

    Wed, Dec 31 2014

    ...why can't u ask cm of karnataka and who did the bomb blast in bengalure.what a silly comment

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  • makeMyDay, makeMyDay

    Thu, Jan 01 2015

    yelle elladay paper baijadala vhp, rss, bd, shivasena, ne blame malpule

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  • Razim, Doha/Mangalore

    Wed, Dec 31 2014

    He was serious wen the news was posted at first. It was updated later. Check above it says d.. U guys watch news.

    RIP Lathesh..

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  • n ameem, mangalore

    Wed, Dec 31 2014

    Dear friend's we need to compliant about local bus stop .They are stopping anywhere in middle of the road. For one passenger. They're not taking care about other vehicles whether that vehicle speed or not . suddenly brake and stopping anywhere. RTO should advise them and provide them particular bus stops. And in between one bus stop another they cannot allow to stop.

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  • Avinash, Mangalore/bangalore

    Tue, Dec 30 2014

    SAD, yesterday my cousin met him at wedding.
    n today he's no more... :(
    No matter how much careful you be,
    When the time comes.. you just have to go :(

    RIP Lathish - Sincere condolence to his family :(

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  • Arjun, Pandeshwar

    Tue, Dec 30 2014

    RIP Lathish :(

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  • Stan, Udupi/ Dubai

    Tue, Dec 30 2014

    So many youngsters lost their life last week due to bike accidents.Most of accidents can be avoided by good behavior from bus drivers. They know by hitting a bike they loose nothing, but a precious life will be lost. Bike drivers also should think about safety first rather than speed first. Speed thrills but it kills also. Be alive to enjoy the fruits of life and let god alone take away the life he has given.

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  • RAVI, ANKOLA

    Tue, Dec 30 2014

    compare to other cities like Hubli,Belgaum,Davangere etc death in the city limits of the Mangalore is 10 times more. People will not come to the street and protest in Mangalore and everybody is in hurry.

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  • Ajith, Mangalore

    Tue, Dec 30 2014

    Mangalore has seen hundreds of accident , thousands have lost life.... People like you and me will talk about law, driver, bus etc etc. has anything changed so far? Has the cops attitude changed towards rash drivers, what has happened after so many people died this year in accident alone ... NOTHING gonna change.mangalore will always be same..

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  • Ayes P., Mangalore./KSA

    Tue, Dec 30 2014

    RIP, innocent lost his life because of this cruel driver he killed the innocent and fled from the scene, tomorrow he will surrender with the lawyer and day after tomorrow he will be out with bail, as far i concerned our law is very weak so we need to amend the law (strong punishment like blood money)then only we can reduce such types of accidents and reckless driving.

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  • Steve, Mangaluru

    Tue, Dec 30 2014

    Mistake is of the Private bus who do not care where to pick its passengers. Anyone near the road shows a hand, these drivers stop there itself applying hard brakes and never to mind that some other vehicle is behind them. Govt should plan for bus stops little far from the main road and instruct these pvt. bus drivers not to stop anywhere on the road. Strict action should be taken incase of violation.

    My heartfelt condolences for his family !!!

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  • True indian, kudla

    Tue, Dec 30 2014

    I totally agree with you Mr. Steve. These Private bus dont have any break light working and if its limited stop we can at least predict bus is going to stop but local bus apply brakes suddenly that too in between highways and we have wit for them to move on. Traffic rules must be implemented and all drivers should get some training before driving any private bus . Thats the only way to control these accidents from happening .

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  • Preetham D'Mello, Mangalore / Dubai

    Tue, Dec 30 2014

    To the family members of departed Lathish,

    A very sad news to read specially when i got to know that it is the same Lathish who used to sit beside me in school. Though i have not met him in over 20 years i can still remember his cheerfulness. I pray to God to grant him enernal rest. May the good Lord grand enough strength to his family to bear the loss of a dear one.
    May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Robin, mangalore

    Tue, Dec 30 2014

    The driving test standard in mangalore is too low.

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  • Naveen, Mangalore

    Tue, Dec 30 2014

    Hello All Mangaloreans, its time for us stand up and protest against ban of all private buses and force Govt. to bring KSRTC service in Mangalore roads, then we might can save lifes of beloved ones,

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  • Deepak.kotian, Hejamady.(Abudhabi)

    Tue, Dec 30 2014

    One of the worst city forever no proper rules and regulation in this city.look at police staff how they are taking care of public one is laughing by looking at bike.

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  • joe Gonsalves, Mangalore

    Tue, Dec 30 2014

    Buses and tippers hitting and killing people are regular occurrences. It is therefore time that the police department despite all objections introduce the speed governors for all transport vehicles.

    Joe Gonsalves

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  • oswald lobo, mangalore

    Tue, Dec 30 2014

    oh my god. what a destiny!who knows what happens in every seconds.THree days ago death claimed lives of two youth. today this one and one week before in bejai 12 years girls fell into the well. what a sorrowful week. don't like to celebrate any festivals these days. may their souls rest in peace. may god grant them eternal peace.

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  • Oliver, Udupi

    Tue, Dec 30 2014

    Razim bhai, he is dead. no recovery at all !!

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  • loyed Dsouza, udupi

    Tue, Dec 30 2014

    Very sad news.May his soul soul rest in peace.

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  • denzil, mangalore

    Tue, Dec 30 2014

    RIP.

    Authority should wake up n complete pending repair work earliest. From Pumpwell to Thokkotu Road is very dangerous to bike riders .

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  • Jebin, Mangaluru / Dubai

    Tue, Dec 30 2014

    Oh my God. May his soul rest in peace.

    Those culprit lorry driver and cleaner to be caught and to be punished. Govt should take speed limit for heavy vehicles like buses/lorry for highway roads. Rash driving is the main cause for loosing riders/pedestrians life.

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  • Mohammad, Riyadh

    Tue, Dec 30 2014

    Very sad news.....May the departed soul RIP..

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  • Aadil Khan, Kasaragod/Saudi Arabia

    Tue, Dec 30 2014

    What is next for the driver? He will be out of job for two weeks, busy visiting police stations and lawyers' offices.

    After 2 weeks or a month, back to his driver job, speeding the vehicles even more speeder than before. Poor the young man lost his life.

    Since no serious law to punish the errant drivers, similar preventable accidents are to continue.

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  • Razim, Doha/Mangalore

    Tue, Dec 30 2014

    Very sad news. Hope Lateesh recovers from this soon. Prayers are with you. :(

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  • Chetan, Bangalore

    Tue, Dec 30 2014

    What recovery are you talking about. The poor chap is dead. Are you illiterate?

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  • Bryan, Bahrain

    Tue, Dec 30 2014

    Please Read slowly/Carefully,
    "Lathish who was seriously injured was rushed to hospital, where he was pronounced dead later", and how do you want him to recover...

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  • Harry Dsouza, KODAGU / BONDEL (MANGALORE)

    Tue, Dec 30 2014

    Dear Razim,
    Should i get an appointment with an eye specialist or should i buy a magnifying glass for you?.
    Anyways RIP departed soul.

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  • Razim, Doha/Mangalore

    Wed, Dec 31 2014

    When the news was first posted it was posted as guy serious later it was updated.

    Check on the top it says "Updated". I posted it for the prev post.

    RIP Lathesh.

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