Brahmavara: A pedestrian who was crossing the road in front of Pooja Hotel hotel near Dharmavaram Auditorium in Bhramavara, died after he was reportedly struck by a container on Tuesday evening.
The deceased has been identified as Ligori Dsouza (74). A container heading to Udupi from Kundapura struck Ligori.
Ligori D’Souza, who was seriously injured, died on the way to Brahmavar Community Health Centre.
The container driver reportedly fled the scene with the vehicle. A case in connection with the incident has been registered at the Brahmavara police station.