Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi
Udupi, Jul 11: A youngster was killed on the spot in an accident at Shankarapura here on Friday July 11.
The deceased has been identified as Shashank (24), son of Mahesh and Sumati Poojary, resident of Arsikatte, Bantakal.
Sources said that Shashank was returning after dropping his mother at the bus stand when the accident took place.
It is said that Shashank was riding behind Udupi-Shirva Lobo Travels bus that halted to take in passengers. While trying to overtake the bus, Shashank was hit by another bus that was moving at a high speed towards Udupi from Shirva.
Shashank was a good volleyball player. He was the only child to his parents.
A case has been registered.