Bantwal, May 23, 2024: A two-wheeler rider lost his life while his son sustained serious injuries after their vehicle was hit by a huge lorry containing borewell drilling machine at Allipade on Wednesday night.
The deceased is Jaya Poojary (55). His son Rakshith who is seriously injured has been rushed to a private hospital in Mangaluru.
Rash and negligent driving by the lorry driver is said to be the cause of the accident.