A car in Udupi city suddenly rolled backward on December 29, 2025, near Jamia Masjid Road, colliding with bikers and an autorickshaw. The driver, Avi Shanubagh, reportedly confused the accelerator with the brake in an automatic vehicle. One bike rider sustained serious injuries and was hospitalized, while others had minor injuries. CCTV footage captured the incident, which went viral, prompting social media discussions about driver error and automatic car operation.