Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Karnataka Man Dies After Biker Crashes Into Wall
A man named Vishwanath Shirol was riding his motorcycle in Karnataka when a stray dog started chasing him.
He got very scared because he had been bitten by a dog before.
Trying to get away, he lost control of his bike and crashed into a wall.
Sadly, he died from his injuries.
His family is very upset because he was the only person supporting them.
Many people in the town are angry about the number of stray dogs and want the authorities to do something about it.
A 44-year-old man, Vishwanath Shirol, died in a motorcycle accident in Karnataka after being chased by a stray dog.
The incident occurred on January 15 in Athani town, Belagavi district, and was revealed after CCTV footage was reviewed.
Shirol panicked while trying to escape the dog, lost control of his motorcycle, and crashed into a residential wall.
He was the sole breadwinner for his family, which includes his wife and three children.
Residents of Athani are demanding action from local authorities regarding the growing stray dog population.
- Who
- Vishwanath Shirol, a 44-year-old man
- What
- A fatal motorcycle accident caused by a stray dog chase
- When
- January 15, but reported later after CCTV review
- Where
- Kumbara Galli area, Athani town, Belagavi district, Karnataka
- Why
- Shirol panicked while trying to escape the dog, lost control, and crashed into a wall
- Victim's Name
- Vishwanath Shirol
- Age
- 44
- Location
- Athani town, Belagavi district, Karnataka
- Date of Incident
- January 15
- Cause of Death
- Motorcycle crash into a wall
- Reason for Crash
- Chased by a stray dog
- Family Details
- Wife and three children
