Mangaluru (Karnataka), A 35-year-old man who owned a gaming center died in a car accident in Belthangady taluka of Dakshina Kannada district in the early hours of Saturday, police said.

The deceased has been identified as Prajwal Nayak, son of businessman Pramod Nayak.

According to the police, the victim's SUV collided with the road divider barricade and hit several electric poles, following which he sustained injuries on his chest, head and shoulders.

He was declared brought dead at the hospital in Belthangady.

Police said further investigation is underway.