College Student Dies in Accident Involving Car Carrying TDB President Near Punalur
Pathanamthitta: A 19-year-old college student lost his life in a road accident involving the official car of Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) President K. Jayakumar at Koodal Junction on the Punalur–Muvattupuzha State Highway on Thursday morning.
The deceased has been identified as Krishna Nandu, a student of IHRD College, Kalanjoor.
The accident occurred around 8 AM when Krishna Nandu was travelling on his Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycle from the Konni side. According to reports, an elderly pedestrian suddenly stepped onto the road, prompting the student to swerve his motorcycle to avoid hitting him.
However, he lost control of the motorcycle and fell onto the road. The motorcycle skidded, and the student reportedly fell beneath the official vehicle carrying the Devaswom Board president. The car's tyre ran over his head, causing critical injuries.
Local residents immediately rushed the injured student to a private hospital in Pathanapuram, but his life could not be saved.
The body will be handed over to the family after a post-mortem examination at Konni Medical College Hospital.
TDB President K. Jayakumar escaped unhurt in the accident. Following the incident, police shifted both vehicles to Koodal Police Station for further investigation.
The Devaswom Board president later continued his journey to Pathanamthitta in another vehicle.