Venur: A 26-year-old motorcycle rider was killed after his two-wheeler collided with an autorickshaw at Panjalbailu in Moodukodi, near Venur, in Dakshina Kannada district, on the evening of November 3.
The deceased has been identified as Swastik, a resident of Peradi village. He was working as a branch manager at a jewellery shop in Venur and was reportedly returning home after completing his work when the accident occurred.
Rider dies while being taken to hospital
Following the collision, Swastik sustained serious injuries. He was immediately rushed to a hospital for treatment. However, he reportedly succumbed to his injuries while being taken to the hospital.
The accident has left his family grieving. Swastik is survived by his mother and two sisters.
Venur police register case
The Venur police have registered a case in connection with the accident. Further details about the circumstances leading to the collision were not available in the reports.
The incident has once again drawn attention to road safety and the need for caution among motorists, particularly on roads shared by two-wheelers and larger vehicles.