Tragic Road Accident Claims Motorcyclist's Life Near Kundapur
A fatal road accident occurred on the outskirts of Kundapur in Udupi district on Saturday, resulting in the death of a motorcyclist. The incident took place near Gulwadi village, highlighting ongoing road safety concerns in the region.
Details of the Fatal Collision
The accident happened in the early hours of Saturday morning along the Neralakatte-Tallur road on the Kollur route. According to police reports, a private bus traveling from Bengaluru to Kundapur was involved in the collision with a motorcycle near the Indian Oil petrol pump at Shetrakatte in Gulwadi village.
The bus driver, identified as Sampath K Shetty from Shivamogga district, was transporting passengers when the incident occurred around 8:12 am. At a curve on the road, the motorcyclist named Vijay was approaching from the opposite direction.
Sequence of Events Leading to the Tragedy
Police investigation revealed that the motorcyclist was allegedly traveling at high speed and attempted to overtake another bus from the right side in what authorities described as a rash and negligent manner. During this maneuver, Vijay moved his motorcycle toward the extreme right side of the road.
On noticing the approaching motorcycle, the bus driver immediately steered his vehicle to the left, bringing it onto the mud shoulder in an attempt to avoid a collision. Despite this evasive action, the motorcyclist collided with the bus and was thrown onto the road surface.
Aftermath and Legal Proceedings
The impact of the collision caused severe head injuries to Vijay, leaving him unable to speak. The bus driver provided immediate assistance, and local residents helped shift the injured man to a hospital in Kundapur for medical attention.
Despite efforts to save him, doctors examined Vijay and declared him dead upon arrival at the medical facility. The Kundapur traffic police station has registered a case under Sections 281 (rash driving) and 106 (causing death by negligence) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of reckless driving on Indian roads. Authorities continue to investigate the exact circumstances surrounding the accident while urging all road users to exercise caution and follow traffic regulations diligently.
