Daijiworld Media Network – Kaup (MS)

Kaup, Sep 10: A pillion rider was killed and a pedestrian suffered injuries in an accident that occurred on Thursday night at Muloor on NH 66 as the scooter, on which the rider and pillion, returning from Malpe after completing their fishing work, hit a pedestrian.

The deceased is identified as Suresh L Puthran (40), the pillion rider. Pedestrian Eranna and rider Harish Salian were injured.

Suresh L Puthran

The scooter hit Eranna who was walking on roadside near Bobbarya Daivastana of Muloor. Eranna suffered fracture on his left leg due to the impact. Suresh was thrown on to the road and suffered severe injuries. All three were taken to Udupi district hospital. However, Suresh died on the way.

Deceased Suresh is survived by mother, wife and daughter. He was the only breadwinner of the family. His brother had died in an accident that occurred at Ucchila few years ago. Another brother ended his life three years ago. Suresh’s family is in distress now as there is no one to earn livelihood for them.

Kaup police are investigating further.