Hassan: A 27-year-old farmer died, while the friend the victim is battling for life after the car the duo was travelling in met with an accident near Balluru village in Belur taluk, Hassan on Saturday morning. Preetham, 27, a resident of Bettadakeshavi village in Belur, died after the car that was driven by Sharath, struck a tree in Balluru, police said.
Sharath, meanwhile, has sustained injuries in his legs and his condition is critical. The duo was en route the venue where Hassan police have organised a shooting practice session for around 150 planters. Police attributed the accident to rash driving.
“Neither Preetham nor Sharath was wearing a seat belt. Preetham may have survived had he taken the precaution. The car hit the tree, following which it toppled, resulting in the loss of one life,” police said.