17-year-old boy dies after scooter skids in Moodbidri

Mangalore Today News Network

Moodbidri, Oct 8, 2026: A 17-year-old boy died after the scooter he was riding skidded near a bend at Kote Bagilu in Moodbidri on Wednesday evening.

The deceased has been identified as Prashwita Hegde (17), son of Sudhakar Hegde, a resident of Kote Bagilu.

The accident occurred when Prashwita Hegde and Dikshith Hegde were travelling on a scooter from Shirthady towards Kote Bagilu. Prashwita reportedly sustained severe head injuries in the accident.

Dikshith also suffered head injuries, and both were immediately shifted to a hospital for treatment. However, Prashwita succumbed to his injuries despite treatment.

Moodbidri police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.