National Award winning Kannada actor Sanchari Vijay has been declared brain-dead. The actor was hospitalised in very critical condition after he met an accident on June 12. His family has decided to donate his organs.
Vijay was riding pillion with his friend Naveen on the bike when it skidded and hit an electric pole. Naveen fractured his leg but Vijay was grievously injured. The accident took place around 11:45 PM on Saturday. It is said that Vijay and Naveen had gone out on the bike to buy medicines.
According to reports, the actor reportedly suffered injuries in the right portion of the brain and in the thigh region. He was moved to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a private hospital in Bengaluru where despite an emergency brain surgery, Vijay succumbed to his injuries.
Vijay’s brother Siddhesh Kumar informed media that the family has decided to donate actor’s organs. “The brain stem has stopped functioning, so we have decided to donate his organs. Vijay always believed in serving society, which we are fulfilling by donating his organs,” he was quoted saying.
Our deep condolence to Vijay’s family, friends and fans.
