Kundapur: A 28-year-old car driver who sustained serious injuries in a road accident at Amrutheshwari Circle in Kota on Monday, October 26, died during treatment on Tuesday, October 27. The deceased, Pradeep Kanchan, was a resident of Koteshwara and a well-known cricketer who had represented several local teams in state-level tournaments.

Pradeep was admitted to a hospital in Manipal following the accident but succumbed to his injuries the next day. He was unmarried and is survived by his parents.

His death has come as a shock to the cricketing community in the Koteshwara and Kundapur regions, where he was known for his sporting talent and involvement in local activities.

Talented cricketer with links to local teams

Pradeep had represented several cricket teams from Koteshwara and Kundapur in state-level tournaments. His association with the sport had earned him recognition among local cricket enthusiasts and fellow players.

Apart from cricket, he was actively involved with local organisations and maintained close ties with the community.

According to his friends, Pradeep had participated in a cricket tournament in Koteshwara on the night before the accident. He was reportedly returning after dropping off a friend when the incident occurred.

The news of his death has saddened those who knew him through cricket and community activities. His friends and acquaintances remember him as a young sportsman who remained actively connected with the local cricketing fraternity.

Car reportedly hit cyclist before crashing into barrier

According to the information available, the accident occurred at Amrutheshwari Circle in Kota early Monday morning.

Pradeep’s car reportedly hit a cyclist before crashing into a roadside safety barrier. The collision resulted in serious injuries to those involved.

The cyclist was identified as Gurudas Shenoy, a senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) activist. He was reportedly crossing the road on his bicycle when the car struck him.

Gurudas sustained serious injuries and is said to have died on the way to the hospital before he could be admitted for treatment.

Pradeep, who was driving the car, was taken to a hospital in Manipal. Despite medical treatment, he died on Tuesday.

The accident has thus claimed the lives of both the cyclist and the car driver, leaving their families and acquaintances mourning their loss.

Two deaths in the same accident

The deaths of Gurudas Shenoy and Pradeep Kanchan have brought attention to the tragic consequences of the accident at Amrutheshwari Circle.

While Gurudas was reportedly crossing the road on his bicycle, Pradeep was returning after dropping off a friend following a cricket tournament. The car allegedly struck the cyclist and then crashed into the roadside safety barrier.

Further details about the circumstances leading to the collision were not available in the information provided.

Pradeep’s death is particularly poignant for the local sporting community, given his involvement in cricket tournaments and his connections with teams in Koteshwara and Kundapur.

He is survived by his parents. His untimely death has left family members, friends and fellow cricketers grieving the loss of a young man who had been actively involved in sport and community life.