Belthangady: A 25-year-old man lost his life in a road accident on Thursday night, January 16, near Nidigal in Kalmanja village.

after losing control of his motorcycle and falling onto the road.

The deceased has been identified as Mithun Karkera, a resident of Mundrupadi in Dharmasthala village.

The accident took place while Mithun was returning from an event. Reportedly he lost control of the bike near Nidigal, and fell to the road. He sustained severe head injuries. Despite being rushed to a private hospital in Ujire, he succumbed to his injuries during treatment.

Mithun worked as a private bus and auto-rickshaw driver. He is survived by his parents and sibling.