Mangalore : A pedestrian was crushed to death under the private bus near Bunts Hostel in Mangalore on Jan 6 Friday at 9:00 p.m.

The bus belonging to Nirmala Travels, was plying from State Bank to Bajpe. The incident took place since the way was dark.

According to the eyewitnesses the deceased man was around 40 years old and drunk. At present the bus driver absconding.

The Kadri Police reached the spot and registered the case. The body has been taken to Wenlock Hospital for post mortem.