One dead, three injured as SUV crashes into roadside tree in Hassan

HASSAN: One person died while three sustained injuries after the Mahindra Thar SUV (KA 02 MW 1076) they were travelling in crashed into a tree by the roadside on the Shankarahalli-Malligevalu road in Hassan taluk on Monday. The front portion of the SUV was completely crushed in the accident.

The deceased was identified as Nischit (28), son of Chandrappa, a teacher and resident of Kongalli village in Arkalgud taluk. The injured Harsha, Keerthi and Radhika were admitted to the district hospital.

It is said that the driver lost control of the SUV, leading to the accident. The Gorur police visited the spot and have registered a case.