A tragic hit-and-run accident occurred at Karyapadpu of Montimar near Manchi in the taluk on Monday, resulting in the death of a former soldier who was riding a scooter at the time of the incident.
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Key Details:
- Victim Identification: The deceased has been identified as Chidananda Kamath (55), a resident near Sri Rakteshwari Gudi of Puttur Nehru Nagar. Kamath, who had served in the military, was employed as a security guard at Infosys Mudipu following his retirement. He was unmarried and resided with his mother.
- Fatal Collision: Kamath was traveling from Salethur to Mudipu when his scooter was struck by a speeding car. Despite being rushed to a private hospital in Mangaluru, he succumbed to his injuries. The negligent driver of the car fled the scene after the collision.
- Investigation: The Bantwal traffic police have initiated an investigation into the incident and have registered a case. Efforts are underway to trace the whereabouts of the car involved in the hit-and-run.
The untimely demise of Chidananda Kamath has left the community in mourning, highlighting the importance of road safety measures and responsible driving practices to prevent such tragic accidents in the future.
A tragic hit-and-run accident occurred at Karyapadpu of Montimar near Manchi in the taluk on Monday, resulting in the death of a former soldier who was riding a scooter at the time of the incident.
