A horrific hit-and-run accident in Ukkad village of Belagavi taluk has taken the life of a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) worker who was walking home after his work when a mini truck hit him on a national highway.
The horrific accident was captured on CCTV cameras and mobile phones, and images of the crash were uploaded to the victim’s phone (see details of the incident below).
Yallappa was returning home after finishing his duty when the mini truck hit him on the highway, the police said. The impact was fatal, and he died in the accident.
The tragic accident on camera is captured on camera.
The accident was allegedly on the national highway passing through Ukkad village. CCTV and mobile phone recordings are said to have captured the moments surrounding the crash.
Videos obtained by local media showed the mini truck being driven in a dangerous manner just before the accident. The driver, who had consumed alcohol, was seen driving erratically, they say, but the exact circumstances and the driver’s condition will be established by the police investigation and medical procedures.
After allegedly hitting Yallappa, the driver attempted to flee the scene instead of stopping to assist the victim, cops said.
People saw what happened and chased the vehicle. Locals were able to catch the driver and hand him over to the police, they said, according to news reports.
Truck Driver Arrested
Police have arrested the accused driver in connection with the fatal accident. He is Mahendra Chaware, a native of Chhattisgarh, police said.
The arrest came after locals pursued the mini truck after the accident, they said. Police are investigating the circumstances that led to the collision, including the allegations of drunken and rash driving, they said.
Experts will also examine CCTV footage and other video recordings available from the area as part of the investigation, they said. The footage could help in piecing together the sequence of events and how the accident happened.
The police will also determine whether alcohol consumption was involved through the relevant investigation and medical evidence.
Yallappa had served KSRTC for two years
Yallappa Dodashenatti had been working with KSRTC for around two years. His death has left colleagues and officials deeply saddened.
Following the tragedy, the transport department officials paid their respects to the deceased employee. His colleagues and department officials offered condolences to his family.
For the family, the loss has caused an unimaginable crisis. Yallappa’s death has been devastating to his loved ones, and family members are believed to have broken down after receiving the news.
The tragedy is particularly heartbreaking as Yallappa leaves behind two young children, a three-year-old and a two-month-old baby, according to the incident.
Family Left Devastated
The death of the KSRTC employee has sent the family into mourning. Relatives and neighbours gathered after the incident as the news spread through the village.
The loss of a young working family member has raised concerns about the future of the dependants he leaves behind. The accident also fueled public outrage, especially over allegations that the driver was operating the vehicle recklessly before the collision.
The incident highlights the dangers faced by pedestrians and road users on highways, particularly where heavy vehicles travel at high speeds.
🚨 Belagavi Hit-and-Run Horror | KSRTC Employee Killed in Shocking Highway Crash
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A KSRTC staff member, Yallappa Dodashenatti, lost his life after being run over by a mini lorry while walking home from work in Ukkad village, Belagavi. The horrific accident was captured on CCTV… pic.twitter.com/PvsvCO1lAB
Kakati Police Investigate
The fatal accident took place in the jurisdiction of Kakati Police Station in Belagavi District. Police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances of the death.
The investigators will examine the CCTV footage, mobile phone videos, eyewitness accounts, and other evidence gathered at the accident site as well. The condition of the vehicle and the driver’s actions before and after the collision will also be part of the investigation.
The incident leaves Ukkad residents shocked, as well as Yallappa’s colleagues and family members mourning the loss of a man who had been working with KSRTC for the past two years.
The mini truck driver’s arrest is one of the most important developments in the case, and as the investigation continues, further details regarding the exact cause of the crash and the legal action against the accused are expected to emerge.
