Karwar: An unidentified car hit a 21-year-old youth near Baithkol, killing him on the spot. The body was found later, lying in a pool of blood.

Sandesh Gunaga(21), resident of Avarsa was unfortunate victim. The vehicle is unidentified it is learnt.

Traffic police Sub-inspector N D Jakkannavar, reacting to the incident said, “No vehicle was spotted on the road in connection with the incident. Further investigation is in progress.”