What Happened in the Car Crash That Claimed Three Lives in Karnataka's Ramanagara?

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Key Takeaways
- Three lives lost in a tragic car accident in Ramanagara.
- Driver possibly fell asleep, leading to the crash.
- Call for improved road safety measures across the region.
- Investigation ongoing to determine further details.
- Previous accidents highlight the urgency of traffic safety reform.
Ramanagara (Karnataka), July 13 (NationPress) In a tragic incident, three individuals, including a father and son, lost their lives instantly while another sustained severe injuries following a car accident on Sunday in Ramanagara district of Karnataka.
The accident transpired when the vehicle crashed into a retaining wall along the Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway near Jayapura Gate during the morning hours.
The victims have been identified as Tammanna Gowda, aged 56, from Chikkanaayakanahalli; his 28-year-old son, Mutturaj; and Sachin, 27, hailing from Hassan. A fourth individual, Sanju, who suffered severe injuries, has been transported to a medical facility.
All four were returning to Bengaluru after participating in a function at Maduvinakodi village. The Ramanagara traffic police swiftly arrived at the scene and have initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the crash.
Initial inquiries suggest that the driver of the Swift vehicle may have fallen asleep at the wheel, leading to the collision with the retaining wall.
The force of the impact was so intense that the car was left completely crushed, as reported by the police.
Further details are awaited.
On July 1, another tragic incident claimed the lives of four individuals and left others injured in a road accident in Chikkaballapura district. The event occurred on the state highway close to Makali, near Doddaballapur. The victims were identified as Kalappa, Purushottama, Narayanappa, and Eshwarappa, all residents of Karenahalli in Doddaballapur.
This accident unfolded within the jurisdiction of the Doddaballapur Rural police station when the car attempted to overtake a truck, leading to a loss of control upon encountering an RTC bus.
On June 30, a devastating accident on National Highway 75 near the Kunigal bypass in Tumakuru district resulted in the deaths of four family members when their vehicle was struck by a speeding canter truck.