Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (EC)
Udupi, Jan 19: A young engineer lost his life in a tragic accident near Durgaparameshwari Temple's welcome arch at Rampura in Alevoor here late evening on Monday January 18.
The deceased has been identified as Dheeraj Shetty, son of Jayaram Shetty and Suma, residents near Dendoorkatte junction.
It is learnt that Dheeraj was riding towards Kukkikatte petrol bunk when his bike rammed into a bus. Unconfirmed sources said that he was distracted by the headlights of the bus. He was killed on the spot.
Sadly, he lay at the accident spot for nearly 45 minutes as nobody came forward to shift the body, sources said. He was identified only much later.
Dheeraj was among the two sons of Jayaram and Suma. His elder brother Suraj is studying abroad.
Dheeraj had completed his bachelor of engineering in Bengaluru and had recently found a placement. He was yet to join the job.