Padubidri: A man who was seriously injured in a road accident on the National Highway 66 stretch near the Yermal Thenka bridge early Wednesday died while undergoing treatment at a private hospital.

The deceased has been identified as Abhishek, owner of Gowjee Events in Mangaluru. The accident occurred around 2 am when he reportedly lost control of his car, which veered off the road, crashed into an electricity pole and then entered a nearby field.

Police said Abhishek was travelling alone from Udupi to Mangaluru, while his friends were following in separate vehicles. They, along with local residents, rushed him to a private hospital in Mukka, but he did not survive his injuries.

The car was left completely damaged due to the impact. Police noted that a larger mishap was avoided because

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