Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (HB)
Udupi, Feb 20: It is said speed thrills but kills. In an incident that took place here on Friday February 20, speed coupled with negligence nearly killed a college student.
Viniyl D'Souza (21), a first year engineering student of NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte was seriously injured in the accident that took place on the highway at Nejar, Santhekatte.
Sources said that Viniyl and his friend were racing in separate bikes from Kemmannu to their college in Nitte, when Viniyl's bike rammed into a tipper approaching from the opposite end.
His friend who was riding another bike escaped unhurt.
Viniyl was rushed to Manipal hospital and he is said to have sustained serious injuries.
It is said that the tipper driver had tried his best to avoid the collision, but the bike was moving at a high speed.
Viniyl is a resident of Kemmannu.