Truck Collides with Motorcycle, Killing Rider on NH-66 Near Koteshwar
By ETF Desk
A truck collided with a motorcyclist on National Highway 66 near Koteshwar, resulting in the death of the rider on Tuesday afternoon. The high-speed shot of the heavy vehicle into the bike prompted emergency responders to arrive within minutes, but there were no survivor reports.
An early investigation by the Karnataka Traffic Police suggests the truck, traveling from Mangalore, lost control on a winding stretch of the highway. No injuries were reported for the truck driver, who was found reading a newspaper at the scene. Authorities have temporarily restricted traffic on the eastbound lane to allow forensic teams to examine the wreckage.
The incident has struck a blow to the local community where road safety has been a long-standing concern, especially on NH‑66, a critical artery linking Udupi with Mangalore. Traffic authorities have called for heightened alertness among motorists during peak traffic hours. Source: Google News – Udupi.