Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi
Udupi, Dec 10: A man lost his life after a car he was driving lost control, crashed into an electric pole, and toppled into a plantation on NH-66 near Ermalu Tenk Bridge around 2 am on Wednesday December 10.
The deceased has been identified as Abhishek, owner of Gowji Events from Mangaluru.
Abhishek was reportedly driving the car from Udupi towards Mangaluru, with no co-passengers. It is learned that his friends were travelling behind him in other vehicles.
The impact of the collision left the car completely mangled. As there was no electricity supply at the time, a major disaster was averted. Locals and friends immediately shifted the injured Abhishek to a private hospital in Mukka. However, he succumbed to his injuries despite medical efforts.
A case has been registered at Padubidri police station.