Kundapur: Bullet rider succumbs accident injuries

Kundapur: A tragic accident occurred near Nagu Palace on the service road in Kundapur, resulting in the death of both the motorcycle and bullet riders involved in a head-on collision.

The accident took place on Saturday night when Shashank Mogaveer (22), a resident of Balehithlu, Barekatte, and son of painter Venkatesh, died on the spot. Following the collision, the Bullet rider, Puneet, who had sustained severe injuries, passed away on Sunday night at Manipal Hospital after failing to respond to treatment.

Puneet, originally from Hassan and unmarried, had been running Ayangar Bakery in Kandlur for the past 12 years, where he lived with his mother, Padma. His mother was also seriously injured in the accident and is currently receiving treatment in the ICU at KMC Hospital, Manipal.

Accident zone concerns

The stretch near Nagu Palace has become a accident-prone zone, with multiple incidents reported in the area. Locals have urged the Kundapur Traffic Police to take necessary action to improve safety measures on this stretch.

Street lighting installation ordered

Many vehicles coming from the highway to the service road, and from areas like Koteshwar and hospitals, have been involved in accidents. Recently, a municipal worker lost their life in a similar accident. Noticing the lack of street lighting in the area, MLA Kiran Kumar Kodgi has instructed the highway department’s contractor to install proper lighting on the service road. He has also requested private garage owners in the vicinity to assist in installing additional lights to ensure better visibility at night.