Two-wheeler rider dies after tempo collision in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: A two-wheeler rider who was injured in a road accident near the TVS Service Center in Maroli on March 9 died on Tuesday.
The deceased has been identified as Sajesh Sadanand Poojary (27). According to police, he was admitted to a private hospital in the city after the accident but later succumbed to his injuries.
Police said Sajesh was riding his scooter on a curved road when a tempo coming from behind allegedly hit his vehicle and left the scene.
Following the impact, Sajesh fell on the road and suffered head injuries. He was immediately taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
A case has been registered at the Mangaluru Traffic South Police Station, and further investigation is underway.
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Karnataka Speaker Khader finishes fourth in Dirt Prix event
Mangaluru (PTI): Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker U T Khader on Sunday finished fourth in a dirt track racing event organised by the Indian Motor Sports Club here.
Driving a Volkswagen Polo GT, Khader narrowly missed a podium finish, ending just seconds behind the third-place finisher.
An avid motorsport enthusiast since his college days, Khader has participated in several racing events involving both motorcycles and cars.
Organisers said his performance on the dirt track was consistent with his previous racing record.
Speaking informally after the event, Khader said he continues to follow motorsport and enjoys driving, describing the experience as a "refreshing change" from his official responsibilities.
The Dirt Prix event saw participation from multiple racers and was aimed at promoting grassroots motorsport.
