Mangaluru, Oct 10, 2016: In a tragic accident, a man on his regular morning walk was killed on the road, after he was hit by an unidentified vehicle at about 5 am on Oct 9, Sunday at Hosabettu, Surathkal.

The deceased has been identified as Laxman Shetty; he was employed as a Senior Engineer in KIOCL. Sources say it was a case of hit-and-run.
Further details are awaited.
| Comments on this Article | |
| Shahid K, Mangluru | Mon, October-10-2016, 1:59 |
| The people who prefer walking should use parks for walking because the roads are not safe as most of the roads do not have proper footpaths. | |
| Anuradah K Acharya, Bengaluru | Sun, October-9-2016, 11:48 |
| Carelessness of the people driving the vehicle is the cause for such accidents | |
| Anil Fernandes, Bantwal | Sun, October-9-2016, 11:44 |
| The people have courtesy at least to treat the injured . A fraction of time time ans sometimes saved life too | |
| Zeenath S, kasargod | Sun, October-9-2016, 11:42 |
| Sad incident .Morning walk on the roadside id usually risky. | |