6 family members die in road accident near Hassan in Karnataka | News from Bangalore

According to police sources, the family had rented a Toyota Etios and had travelled to Mangaluru for medical reasons. Gunashekar was driving the car.

A police officer said, “We suspect that Gunashekar’s drowsiness might have led to the accident. The car hit the median of the road and crossed into the other lane. It hit an oncoming container truck. Judging by the force of the accident, the car was probably travelling at high speed.”

The bodies were taken to Hassan Institute Of Medical Sciences (HIMS). Hassan traffic police have registered a case under Section 279 (careless driving endangering human life) and Section 304 (a) (causing death of person by rash or negligent act not amounting to wilful killing) of the Indian Penal Code.

Deputy Director General of Police (Traffic and Road Safety) Alok Kumar wrote on X: “In the last 24 hours, 51 people have died in road accidents in Karnataka, one of the highest numbers in recent memory. Many of these accidents are due to reckless and inconsiderate driving. Road safety requires responsible behaviour from all concerned.”