Udupi, February 19, 2025: A bike rider lost his life while two others sustained injuries in a collision between two bikes in front of the fire service department office at Ajjarkad.
The deceased has been identified as Sadananda Karkada (59), a resident of Udupi. His wife Smitha Karkada who was pillion riding the bike and Pawan the rider of another bike were injured.
The couple were returning after making purchases when the mishap took place. Sadananda who was seriously injured died while being rushed to the hospital. He had returned from abroad just two days ago.