Motorcyclist Fatally Hit by Truck Near Koteshwar on NH-66

At around 6.30 a.m. on Sunday, a motorcycle was struck by a heavy‑duty truck on National Highway 66 near the Koteshwar stretch, killing the rider instantly.

The collision took place on a busy segment of NH‑66 that runs along the Kumbharla coast, where traffic volumes surge during peak travel times. According to local police, the truck was traveling northbound when it failed to maintain proper lane discipline and collided with the motorcycle.

The incident has raised concerns about road safety on the coastal corridor, where heavy vehicles often share roads with two‑wheelers. Authorities are conducting a formal investigation into the circumstances leading to the crash. Source: Google News – Udupi.