Sullia: Bike skids off road at curve near Bellare; youth killed, father critically injured

Mangalore Today News Network

Sullia, Jan 21, 2026: A 24-year-old youth was killed and his father sustained critical injuries after their motorcycle lost control and plunged into a roadside culvert at a dangerous curve on the Bellare–Sullia main road at Kalloni on Tuesday morning.

The deceased has been identified as Nishanth, son of Monappa, a resident of Kolya near Mardala in Kadaba taluk. Monappa, who was riding pillion, was seriously injured in the accident.

According to sources, the father and son were travelling towards Sullia to deliver Sabarimala prasada to relatives when the mishap occurred. It is suspected that the rider lost control at the sharp curve or met with the accident while trying to avoid another vehicle.

Nishanth died on the spot, while the injured Monappa was shifted to a hospital in Mangaluru for further treatment.

Bellare police rushed to the spot and have launched an investigation into the incident.