Kundapur: In an accident which occurred on NH-66 near Trasi Maravanthe beach here, a youngster lost his life after the bike he was riding hit a road divider on 24th September, Sunday.
The deceased was identified as Fleming Mendonca, a student of a private ITI based in the town and a native of Tallur.
According to the sources, he was traveling to Bhatkal along with Joyson Mendonca (18 yrs), who was riding pillion when the bike hit a divider at high speed due to negligence and rash driving.
As both sustained severe head injuries in the accident, Fleming died on the spot, while Joyson is being treated at a private hospital in Manipal.
A case has been registered at Gangolli police station.