Bhatkal: A fisherman died while undergoing treatment after sustaining serious head injuries in a scooter accident on the Honnegadde–Tenginagundi road in Heble village of Bhatkal taluk.
The deceased has been identified as Lokesh Pandurang Moger (33), a resident of Venkatapur.
According to sources, Lokesh was travelling on his scooter from National Highway 66 towards Tenginagundi when he reportedly lost control of the vehicle near Honnegadde and fell onto the road. He sustained severe head injuries and was immediately shifted to a hospital for treatment. However, he succumbed to his injuries despite medical attention.
A case has been registered at the Bhatkal Rural Police Station, and further investigation is underway.