In a tragic road accident reported from Tumakuru district, an auto-rickshaw driver lost his life after applying sudden brakes to avoid hitting a monkey that was crossing the road.<br /><br />The incident occurred near Jampenahalli village in Koratagere. The deceased has been identified as Mahendra Kumar, a resident of Sompura. He was travelling from Koratagere towards Tumakuru when the accident took place.<br /><br />According to eyewitnesses and preliminary police findings, a monkey suddenly darted across the road. In an attempt to save the animal, Mahendra Kumar applied sudden brakes, causing the auto-rickshaw to lose balance and overturn.<br /><br />Moments later, an Innova car approaching from the Tumakuru side rammed into the overturned auto. The collision impact was severe, leaving Mahendra Kumar critically injured.<br /><br />He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead despite efforts to save him.<br /><br />Police have registered a case and launched an investigation to determine the exact sequence of events, including vehicle speed and road visibility conditions. Statements of the car driver and eyewitnesses are being recorded.<br /><br />Authorities have urged motorists to exercise heightened caution on rural roads, particularly in areas prone to sudden animal crossings, to prevent similar tragedies.<br /><br />#Tumakuru #Koratagere #RoadAccident #KarnatakaNews #BreakingNews #AutoDriver #AccidentReport
