Daijiworld Media Network – Bantwal (MS)
Bantwal, Jun 15: Two youths died on the spot at around 6.30 pm on Tuesday June 14 as a tipper truck collided against their motorcycle at Sornad near Siddakatte on Bantwal-Moodbidri road.
Nitesh (28), bike rider, resident of Loretto Kamalkatte and pillion Shashidhar Acharya (27), resident of Kamaje near B C Road are the unfortunate victims of this tragedy.
The duo was riding from Siddakatte to Bantwal and the tipper was coming from the opposite side. Though both were rushed to Bantwal government hospital within no time, the doctor declared them brought dead.
It is said that the negligence of tipper truck driver is the reason for the collision. In addition, the driver of the truck did not stop the vehicle after it hit the bike and kept on driving. He was chased by locals and waylaid at Kudkoli and informed the police.
The mortal remains of both deceased were handed over to their families after post mortem.
Shashidhar and Nitesh were friends. Shashidhar was working as a driver and also worked in a granite showroom. He is the only son of his parents. Recently they built a new house at Kamaje. Nitesh is survived by parents and a brother. He was a bike mechanic and also used to do odd jobs.
The road between Siddakatte and Bantwal is causing problems to riders due to many bends. As the road is two way, riders and drivers are unable to spot the vehicle coming from opposite side. On Tuesday also an accident has occurred at the same spot.