Gaming center owner dies in car crash in Karnataka

Mangaluru, Karnataka: A 35-year-old man, owner of a casino, died in a car accident in Belthangady taluka of Dakshina Kannada district in the early hours of Saturday, police said.

The deceased was identified as Prajwal Nayak, son of businessman Pramod Nayak.

According to police, the victim’s SUV crashed into the road barrier and several power poles, causing injuries to his chest, head and shoulders.

He was declared dead and was taken to Belthangady Hospital.

Further investigations are ongoing, police said.