Mulki, May 4, 2014: A macabre accident involving a bike and an autorickshaw near the Kokkarakal milk society on National Highway 66 on May 3, Saturday night has claimed the life of the bike rider while seriously injuring the pillion rider.
The deceased bike rider is Kareem (50), a resident of Katipalla second block. He was heading towards Hejamady Kannangad form Katipalla when the mishap took place. His son Hafees (13) was injured in the mishap.
It is learnt, Kareem in a bid to avoid hitting a dog which came in the way of the bike, collided against the autorickshaw laden with ice. The bike later hit the divider.Kareem died on way to the hospital.
The slow pace of highway works is said to be the reason for the mishap.