Pedestrian Dies After Scooter Hits Him While Walking to Church in Sasthan
Kundapur: A 75-year-old pedestrian died after being hit by a scooter on National Highway 66 in front of the Sasthan Government Hospital at Gundmi village in Brahmavar taluk on November 9.
The deceased has been identified as Henry Fernandes, 75, a resident of the Telephone Exchange Building in Irodi village. He was on his way from home to St. Anthony’s Church in Sasthan to attend the morning Mass when the accident took place.
According to reports, a scooter travelling from Brahmavar towards Kundapur struck Fernandes while he was walking along the roadside. The impact caused him to fall onto the road, resulting in severe injuries.
Fernandes was immediately shifted to a private hospital in Udupi for treatment. However, despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries around noon.
The incident has once again raised concerns over pedestrian safety along the busy stretch of National Highway 66, where traffic movement remains heavy throughout the day.