Mangaluru: In a road accident, a pedestrian, who was crossing the road to catch the bus was crushed to death by a speeding car. The incident reported in front of Shrinivas hospital in Mogga region near Mangaluru.

The victim has been identified as Raghunath Devadiga, aged 54.

Reports from Mangaluru said that the accident happened when a car moving towards Surathkal from Udupi crushed Raghunath. He sustained severe injuries to his head, stomach, and chest, which resulted in him to succumb to it. He was initially taken to the nearby Shrinivas hospital, but unfortunately, he breathed his last in the hospital.

A case has been registered in Mangaluru City North police station.