Autorickshaw driver dies, judge among two injured in accident near district court in Mangaluru
A fatal traffic accident occurred near the district court in Mangaluru, resulting in the death of an autorickshaw driver and injuries to a judge and a scooter rider. Local police have registered a case following the collision.
Why it matters
The incident highlights local road safety concerns and involves a public official, drawing attention to traffic management near government buildings.
One person died while two others, including First Additional District and Sessions Judge D. Vinay, were injured in an accident involving a cargo autorickshaw, a judge’s car, and a two-wheeler, near the district court in Mangaluru on September 29.
In the complaint filed at Mangaluru East Traffic Police Station, Mr. Vinay said he was driving his car towards the court from his residence at Hathill. Around 10 a.m., as he approached from Radha Medicals store to the road leading to the court building, the cargo autorickshaw was coming down the court road. The autorickshaw veered to the right and hit Mr. Vinay’s vehicle. The autorickshaw overturned and hit a scooter.
Autorickshaw driver 65-year-old Chandru, the man on the scooter, and Mr. Vinay were injured.
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