20-year- old Rider Dies, another Critical as bike hits Road Divider at Trasi Beach
Kundapur: A 20-year-old youth died and another critically injured in a road accident after the rider lost control of the bike and hit the road divider late night on Sunday, September 24 at Trasi Beach here.
The deceased has been identified as Fleming Sonal Mendoca (20) Son of Francis Mendonca of Tallur. His relative Joyson (18) was seriously injured and is admitted to the Manipal Hospital.
According to sources, Fleming and Joyson were heading back home. Fleming Sonal who was riding the KTM Duke bike lost control and crashed into the road divider. The intensity of the collision was such that the bike was completely damaged and the duo were seriously injured. Immediately Gangolli Helpline 24×7 team members rushed them to the Manipal hospital where doctors declared Fleming brought dead.
Fleming’s father was working Abroad and had recently settled in his hometown, his mother is working in Israel. On September 6, Fleming had purchased the new KTM Duke bike. Both were not wearing helmets when the incident took place. Both were students of Dr TMA Pai Polytechnic Manipal.
The Kundapur Police visited the spot and are investigating the case.