Kumta: A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a speeding bus here at Alvekodi cross NH-66 in Kumta on Sunday.

The deceased is identified as Patron Gonsalves (52), a resident of Madageri. 

Sources informed that the incident happened when the deceased was walking towards Madageri from the fish market, during which a private bus heading from Mangaluru to Kumta rammed him and caused the death. 

A case has been registered in Kumta police station.