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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Jul 11: A 28-year-old man died in a hit-and-run accident over Netravati bridge on Saturday July 11.
The deceased has been identified as Ubaid, a resident of Bandikotya in Ullal, who died on the spot. The pillion rider who suffered serious injuries was shifted to hospital.
The car which hit the scooter was driven by Krishna, a manager at Someshwar municipality office. He had purchased the car just two days ago.
The speeding car hit the scooter after which the scooter rammed into a truck transporting cement, killing Ubaid on spot. The accused, tried to escape, but was apprehended at Thokkotu flyover by police. He along with two more people in the car were taken into custody.
The deceased’s who was engaged, was supposed to get married on July 23.
Traffic south police registered a hit-and-run case.