In a tragic accident near Adyar Katte on Monday morning, a man named Francis Lobo lost his life after being struck by a speeding car. The accident occurred around 10 AM while Lobo was working near a mini truck.
The car, reportedly driven at high speed by Selvin Joseph, hit Lobo, causing him to fall against the parked truck. The vehicle then crashed into the truck’s rear-left side. Lobo sustained critical head injuries and was immediately rushed to a nearby private hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead.
At the time of the accident, Lobo was assisting Naveen Kumar and truck driver Kamalaksha in setting up a company signboard by the roadside. Authorities revealed that Kamalaksha had failed to properly secure the truck or take necessary safety measures while parking it.
The Mangaluru Traffic South police station has registered a case and is investigating the matter further. The incident highlights the need for strict adherence to traffic safety rules and precautions at work sites.
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