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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Apr 23: Preethi Manoj, who suffered injuries in a bizarre accident at Ballalbagh here has been declared brain dead. Her family has decided to donate her organs, said sources.
Preethi battled for life for two weeks before being declared brain dead on Saturday April 23. She was said to be critically injured in the accident and admitted in the ICU of a private hospital.
"The deceased’s liver will be sent to Aster CMI in Bengaluru. A decision is yet to be taken on kidneys. The liver will be shifted to Bengaluru via the 11.15 am flight and zero traffic will be ensured for the quick transit," informed police commissioner N Shashi Kumar.
Preethi Manoj
It may be recalled, in the incident that occurred on Saturday April 9, Preethi, who was riding a two wheeler was critically injured as a speeding BMW car jumped over a divider and crashed into her scooter.
In this connection, the person driving the car, Shravan Kumar (30) from Mannagudda, was arrested and sent to police custody. Serious case under column 308 of IPC is registered against offender Shravan for driving the car at break neck speed on a busy road and injuring a woman severely. In addition, cases are slapped on him under columns 279, 337 and 338.