Padubidri, August 9, 2025: A tragic accident occurred near Hejamadi Mini Toll on National Highway 66 in Udupi district, resulting in the death of a local resident, Tushar, on August 8, 2025.
According to the complainant, Praveen Kumar (47), a resident of Hejamadi village, Kapu taluk, the incident took place at 1:05 PM. Tushar, also from Hejamadi, had stopped his two-wheeler (KA-20-HB-0421) near the toll while crossing the highway. At the same time, a bus named Reshma (KA-20-AA-8533), driven recklessly from Mulki towards Padubidri, veered to the left side of the road and collided with Tushar’s parked vehicle. The impact threw Tushar onto the road, causing severe injuries to the back of his head, bleeding from his mouth and nose, and abrasions on both legs.
Tushar was rushed to Srinivas Hospital in Mukka via the toll’s ambulance for treatment. Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries at 5:50 PM. The Padubidri police have registered a case under sections 281 and 106(1) of the BNS (Crime No. 92/2025) and are investigating the incident.
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