Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi
Udupi, Nov 30: A 22-year-old student who had suffered serious injuries after being hit by a tempo in Padubidri has died while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Mangaluru.
The deceased has been identified as Preksha, a resident of Nadsalu Billitota in Padubidri. The accident occurred when she was crossing the service road towards Mangaluru and was hit by a goods tempo coming from the Udupi side. She fell onto the road and sustained a severe head injury. Locals rushed her to a nearby hospital for first aid, after which she was shifted to a Mangaluru hospital. A case has been registered at the Padubidri station.
Preksha was a student of Karavali College, Vamanjoor. She was returning home after finishing her examination. Belonging to a very poor family, she had earlier lost her father. She is survived by her mother and brother.