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Crime
Karnataka Man Killed After Ramming Scooter Into Parked Truck at Mollem
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 07:35 AM
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A Karnataka resident died after deliberately driving his scooter into a stationary truck on a road in Mollem, police said.
A man from Karnataka lost his life on Tuesday after he intentionally steered his scooter into a parked truck on the Mollem road, authorities reported. The incident occurred in the early hours near the highway that connects Chikmagalur to the surrounding villages.
Police arrived at the scene shortly after the crash and found the rider unconscious. Despite immediate medical assistance, he was declared dead at the spot.
Investigators are treating the case as a possible criminal act, as witnesses said the scooter was driven at high speed toward the truck. The police have registered a FIR and are probing the motive behind the deliberate collision.
The Mollem stretch, known for its winding routes and tourist traffic, has seen a rise in road mishaps, prompting local officials to call for stricter enforcement of traffic rules and better signage.
The investigation remains ongoing, and the victim's identity has not been released pending notification of relatives.
Police arrived at the scene shortly after the crash and found the rider unconscious. Despite immediate medical assistance, he was declared dead at the spot.
Investigators are treating the case as a possible criminal act, as witnesses said the scooter was driven at high speed toward the truck. The police have registered a FIR and are probing the motive behind the deliberate collision.
The Mollem stretch, known for its winding routes and tourist traffic, has seen a rise in road mishaps, prompting local officials to call for stricter enforcement of traffic rules and better signage.
The investigation remains ongoing, and the victim's identity has not been released pending notification of relatives.