A goods auto-rickshaw collided with a car carrying a judge in Karangalpady in Mangaluru, and the goods auto driver died. The accident happened when the judge was travelling towards the court.
The incident took place at Karangalpady when the judge’s car was said to turn from the Karangalpady side towards the court. At the same time, a goods auto-rickshaw allegedly approached the junction from Court Road at high speed.
According to the preliminary information, the auto driver lost control of the vehicle before it crashed into the judge’s car. The goods auto driver was seriously injured. The judge also suffered injuries in the accident.
Goods Auto Driver Succumbs to Injuries
The seriously injured goods auto driver was identified as Chandra K., a resident of Kasaragod. After the accident, he was shifted for medical treatment.
Chandra was treated and died of his injuries. Chandra’s death has added a tragic turn to the road accident.
The collision caused much concern at the accident site, where people gathered at the location after the crash. The circumstances of the accident are being investigated by the authorities.
Judge also injured in Collision
The judge travelling in the car also suffered injuries. Details on the extent of the judge's injuries were not immediately available.
According to the report, the crash occurred at a turn near Karangalpady when the judge was going towards the court. The goods auto apparently came from the Court Road side before losing control and hitting the car.
The exact sequence of events and the factors that led to the collision are expected to be established as part of the investigation.
Accident Captured on CCTV
The whole incident was captured on a CCTV camera installed in the area. The footage will help authorities to understand exactly how the accident took place.
The CCTV images show the goods auto approaching at speed before the driver lost control and collided with the judge’s vehicle.
Road accidents involving speeding vehicles continue to be a problem in dense urban areas. Junctions and turns are particularly vulnerable places, as vehicles coming from different directions need to maintain appropriate speed and caution.
In the case of the collision, the authorities will look at the CCTV footage and other evidence to determine the circumstances that led to the collision.
The accident in Karangalpady has resulted in the death of the goods auto driver, while the judge also suffered injuries. Further details regarding the investigation and the condition of those injured are awaited.
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