Udupi, Aug 3: A youth died on spot and another suffered critical injuries after their motorbike was knocked down by a goods tempo near Kattbeltur railway bridge near Hemmadi in Kundapur taluk on Monday.
The deceased has been identified as Surendra Ganiga (32), son Annappa Ganiga, a resident of Hemmady. Sampath Poojary (28), son of Ramadurga Poojary was hospitalized with severe injuries. His condition is said to be critical.
It is learnt that the duo was heading to Kollur on a Pulsar when the goods tempo rammed into it. Over speed is said to be the reason for the collision.
The impact of the collision was such that pillion rider Surendra was thrown a few meters away and died on the spot. The motorbike was completely damaged. Sampath, who was riding the motorbike, was immediately rushed to a hospital in an ambulance.
The deceased had got married a few months ago. He was working in Kollur temple. However, after marriage he had started a shamiyana business, sources said.
A case has been registered at Kundapur traffic police station and investigations are on.
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