KOLLAM: A mother, who was traveling with her son on a motorbike, met with a tragic end after the motorbike was hit by a car. The deceased is Usha (50), wife of Kottarakkara native Kochupodian.

Usha's son Rajesh (25), who sustained serious injuries, has been admitted to Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital. The accident took place at Kalayapuram in Kottarakkara on the MC Road at around 6 am yesterday.

Usha and Rajesh were on their way to attend the Vavubali ceremony organized at the Kulakkada temple. The car of the Pathanamthitta natives, who were returning after 'bali tharpanam' ceremonies in Thirumullavaram, hit the back of the scooter.

Usha died on the spot. She died while lying on the lap of Rajesh. Although the passers-by waved at the vehicles, no one stopped. Later, an ambulance arrived and took both of them to Kottarakkara Taluk Hospital.

The body was handed over to the relatives after post-mortem at the Taluk hospital. Daughter: Jisha. Son-in-law: Kuttappan. Puthoor police have registered a case.