Udupi: In a tragic accident, a 15-year-old student was killed on the spot after a truck carrying sand hit him on NH 66, near SMS College, Brahmavar on October 3 morning.
The deceased has been identified as Aneesh, a resident of Barkur near Brahmavar here. Aneesh, son of Krishna Poojary and Sujata Poojary was a student of SMS College, Brahmavar.
According to sources, Aneesh was headed for his tuition class in Brahmavar when the accident took place. As Aneesh got down from the bus and was trying to cross the road in front of SMS Church, the truck hit him killing him on the spot.
The driver of the lorry was taken into custody by Brahmavar Police and a case registered.