The cleaner of a container lorry died as the vehicle overturned on National Highway 275 in Balekadu near Suntikoppa on Thursday evening.
The deceased has been identified as Subramani (30), a native of Bommanahalli, Hospet, Ballari.
The lorry was transporting chocolate from Hospet to Puttur in Dakshina Kannada district.
The driver of the lorry lost control over the vehicle. As a result, the lorry toppled on the road. During the accident, Subramani was trapped under the vehicle.
Muralidhar, the driver, has sustained minor injuries.
Subramani is survived by his wife.
Published 27 August 2021, 14:29 IST