Mangaluru: A pedestrian suffered serious injuries on Sunday morning, after a speeding car hit him here at Kottara Chowki, near A.J Hospital in the city.
The injured is identified as Suresh (45), a resident of Konchady.
According to the eye witness, the driver of the speeding car reportedly lost control, when the pedestrian was trying to cross the road, stepped back suddenly seeing the car. The driver’s attempt to escape collision went in vain, as the pedestrian came under wheels. As a result, the car after hitting the pedestrian, dashed nearby wall.
While, the pedestrian is seriously injured, the drive is said to be safe. The front portion of the car is completely damaged.
Suresh, a mechanic in the KSRTC depot, which is located close to the accident spot, was coming out from the depot, his colleagues said. It’s learnt that he was recently suspended from the work.
A case has been registered in the police station.