A tragic accident occurred on National Highway 66 near the Hangaluru Durgamba Bus Depot, claiming the life of a 39-year-old municipal worker. Sundar, a resident of Barkuru, Bandiatha and an employee of the Kundapura Municipality, met with a fatal accident when his motorcycle collided with a private bus.
The incident took place as Sundar was traveling from Koteshwara towards Kundapura on his motorcycle. Simultaneously, a private bus was entering the Hangaluru Durgamba Depot from the Kundapura direction. Eyewitnesses report that the bus driver made a sudden and negligent turn onto the highway, resulting in a direct collision with Sundar's motorcycle.
The impact of the collision was so severe that Sundar was pronounced dead at the scene. This unfortunate event has sent shockwaves through the local community, particularly among his colleagues at the Kundapura Municipality.
Sources close to the victim revealed that Sundar, originally from Barkuru Bandimatha, was on his way to his home in Kundapura when the accident occurred. The news of his untimely demise has left his family, friends, and coworkers in a state of shock and grief.
Responding promptly to the incident, officers from the Kundapura Traffic Police Station rushed to the scene. They conducted an initial investigation and have registered a case regarding the accident. The authorities are now delving deeper into the circumstances surrounding the collision, including factors such as road conditions, vehicle speeds, and potential violations of traffic rules.
This tragic event highlights the ongoing concerns about road safety on National Highway 66, a crucial arterial road connecting various towns and cities along the western coast of India. Local residents and regular commuters have long expressed worries about the increasing number of accidents on this stretch, calling for enhanced safety measures and stricter enforcement of traffic regulations.
As the community mourns the loss of Sundar, questions are being raised about the need for improved infrastructure, better driver training, and more rigorous oversight of public and private transportation services operating on the highway.
As investigations continue, Sundar's colleagues at the Kundapura Municipality and residents of Barkuru Bandimatha are coming together to support his family during this difficult time. Many have expressed their condolences and are paying heartfelt tributes to Sundar, remembering him for his service to the community.
May Sundar's soul rest in eternal peace. Our deepest condolences go out to his family, friends, and all those affected by this tragic loss.