By Mohan Kuthar

Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (MS)

Mangaluru, Jul 30: A tragic accident occurred under the Konaje police station limits on the night of Sunday, resulting in the death of a scooter rider and leaving his family bereaved.

Seetharama (45), a resident of Innolipadavu, is the unfortunate victim of this mishap. He had visited Asaigoli with a friend on Sunday night. While returning home, he lost control of his scooter near Pajir Old Church and fell into a pothole. Seetharama was thrown from the vehicle and suffered a severe head injury when he crashed against a compound wall. He was taken to a private hospital in Deralakatte and then rushed to another hospital due to the severity of his injuries, but he succumbed a short time later.

Seetharama is survived by his wife, son, and daughter. Known for his mild nature and sociable personality, he worked as a supervisor and often donned a tiger costume during Navaratri. He was the pillar of his family, who are now left orphaned by his sudden death.