A tragic accident occurred in Karkala on Monday evening, resulting in the death of a 65-year-old pedestrian named Vasanth. The incident took place around 6:45 PM when Vasanth, who had just disembarked from a bus, was crossing the road and standing on the left side.
According to police reports, Vasanth was hit by a goods tempo driven by Ismail, who is alleged to have been driving at high speed and recklessly. The impact caused Vasanth to fall onto the road, where he sustained serious injuries.
Emergency services quickly transported him to a Nursing Home, and he was later moved to Karkala Government Hospital for further treatment. Unfortunately, he was declared dead upon arrival at around 7:45 PM.
A case has been registered at the Karkala Town Police Station as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
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