Mounesh Vishwakarma
Daijiworld Media Network – Bantwal (EP)
Bantwal, Jun 13: An auto rickshaw toppled when the driver lost control while trying to avoid a cow on the road on Tuesday, June 13.
The driver was thrown out of the vehicle and sustained severe injuries, resulting in his death.
The incident occurred in Manila this afternoon when the driver, Jagannatha Pai Sari (57), was returning to the parking lot at Poonacha after lunch. As the auto rickshaw toppled, he suffered critical head injuries. Despite being rushed to Puttur hospital, he passed away before receiving medical treatment.
Jagannatha, also known as Jagganna, was well-known for his comedic roles in Tulu dramas. He had been working as an auto rickshaw driver for the past thirty years. Many people visited his residence to offer condolences. He is survived by his wife, daughter, son, as well as friends and relatives.