Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Jul 30: A tragic accident occurred at Padua-Nanthoor on Tuesday July 30 involving a tanker and a two-wheeler, resulting in the death of the two-wheeler rider.
The deceased is identified as Shivanand Shetty (42), a resident of Kannagudde, Padil.
Shivananda while going towards KPT from Nanthoor junction, tried to come over onto the road from the footpath in his scooter. Meanwhile, the driver of the tanker Sunith K came in a negligent way from Nanthoor towards KPT and hit the scooter’s right side. Due to the impact, the scooter rider fell down onto the road. The tanker's rear left side tyre passed upon the head of the scooter rider kiling Shivananda on the spot. The body was shifted to Wenlock Hospital.
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Shivanand Shetty was employed at a watch parts factory in Kannur.
A case has been registered at traffic east police station.