A man died after an all-terrain vehicle crashed into a house in Kozhikode

A 62-year-old man died after an all-terrain vehicle, which was reversing after dropping off a passenger at a house where a funeral was being held, lost control and crashed into a building at Kavumvattam near Koyilanda on Sunday (October 4, 2026) morning.

The deceased was identified as K. Rajan. The accident took place around 7:45 a.m. Rajan, who was standing in the yard, sustained serious injuries when the vehicle rammed into the house.

He was taken to Koyilandy taluk hospital and later shifted to Government Medical College Hospital in Kozhikode for specialized treatment. He died during treatment. Another person who came to the house for the funeral and the driver of the vehicle were also injured in the accident.

Several people who were in the yard at the time of the accident escaped unhurt after they managed to move away when the vehicle suddenly went out of control. Part of the wall of the house was also damaged in the accident.

Published – 04 Oct 2026 20:35 IST