Kapu: A 70-year-old pedestrian, identified as Peeru Saheb of Koppalangadi, lost his life after being hit by a speeding car on National Highway 66 near Koppalangadi on Sunday afternoon.
Accident Details
The incident occurred at around 3:30 PM when Saheb was attempting to cross the highway. According to police, the car was travelling from Mangaluru towards Udupi when it struck him.
Medical Response
Saheb sustained severe injuries in the impact and succumbed to them while being shifted to a private hospital in Udupi for emergency treatment.
Police Investigation
The Kapu police have registered a case and initiated a probe to determine whether reckless driving or other factors contributed to the accident.