Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (MD)
Mangaluru, Nov 30: In a tragic incident, a youngster died after his bike skidded while trying to avoid two speeding buses near Kulshekar here late evening on Saturday November 29.
The deceased has been identified as Rakesh Shetty Bola (20), son of Damodar Shetty and Leeta, residents of Kulshekar.
Rakesh was on riding home in his bike when the accident took place. Eyewitnesses said that he veered to the side of the road to avoid collision with two buses which were trying to overtake one another, and in the process, lost control and fell. He sustained severe injuries on his head after hitting against a stone, sources said.
It is learnt that Rakesh was not immediately taken to the hospital, though people had gathered at the spot out of curiosity. By the time he was admitted to the hospital, his condition had worsened and he could not survive.
Rakesh had served as the working president of All College Student Association. He was employed as a software engineer in Bengaluru and had come to the city a few days back. He has two sisters.
Traffic east police registered a case.