Daijiworld Media Network- Bantwal (SR/RX)
Bantwal Sep 11: A two- wheeler- rider who was knocked down by a lorry at Denjipadi National Highway 48, Panemangalore here died on the spot on Friday September 10.
The victim is identified as Vishwanath (45), a telecom department employee and a resident of Narikombu Nelyadka.
The incident took place when Vishwanath after finishing his duty was returning home in his Activa Honda. The locals said that after shopping at Melkar for Ganesh chaturthi he was returning home for the preparation.
The locals added that as the ten tyre lorry was speeding on the road, he moved to the side to allow the truck to overtake. But the lorry driver drove the vehicle above him without his knowledge.
After police search, the driver was arrested at Panemangalore. The deceased is survived by his wife Jayanthi, two daughters and a son.