Karwar, August 14, 2025 – A tragic accident occurred this morning near Divekar Commercial College on National Highway-66 in Karwar, Uttara Kannada district, claiming the life of Michael Marshal Narona (42), a resident of Sadashivgad. According to police reports, Michael was riding a bike from Sadashivgad to Karwar when he collided with the rear of a stationary KSRTC bus. At the same time, a Bolero pickup vehicle following behind struck the bike, leading to Michael’s death at the scene.

The pillion rider, Arun Subraya Naik, sustained severe head injuries and was immediately admitted to Karwar District Hospital for treatment. The bike was completely damaged, and the pickup vehicle also sustained damage. Karwar Traffic Police visited the site, conducted an inspection, and registered a case to investigate the circumstances of the accident. The investigation is ongoing to determine the exact cause and sequence of events.