Veteran writer K B Siddaiah passes away in car crash

Senior Kannada writer KB Siddhaiah passed away at Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru on Friday morning.

His car crashed while heading to his farm near Suganahalli-Kenkere, Hobli recently. The driver of the car died on the spot. Siddhaiah suffered a severe hemorrhage and infected his lungs.

KB Siddaiah is survived by his wife, two daughters and a son.

Siddaramaiah was a friend of opposition leader Siddaramaiah. Siddaramaiah recently had visited the hospital and inquired about health.