Kundapur, September 14, 2025: A tragic accident occurred near Tarekudlu, close to Kamalashile in Kundapur taluk, on Saturday afternoon, September 13, 2025, when a deer suddenly leapt onto a moving motorcycle, causing it to lose control and crash. The rider, Shreyas (22), a resident of Nellikkatte, Kavradi village, died on the spot, while the pillion rider, Vighnesh (19) from Paduvalooru, sustained serious injuries and was admitted to a private hospital in Kundapur.

The two friends had visited the Kamalashile Durgaparameshwari Temple and were returning when a large deer crossed their path near Tarekudlu, colliding with their bike. The impact, coupled with the deer’s antlers piercing Shreyas’s body, caused severe bleeding, leading to his immediate death. The motorcycle was completely wrecked, and the deer also died at the scene. Shreyas, who was employed in Bengaluru, had recently returned to his hometown.

The Shankaranarayana Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.