Motorcyclist Killed in Warakapola Hit-and-Run Accident
A motorcyclist died in a hit-and-run incident that occurred early this morning (14). The accident took place within the Warakapola Police Division, specifically near the 36 Kanda Kovil on the Colombo–Kandy main road.
A motorcyclist died in a hit-and-run incident that occurred early this morning (14). The accident took place within the Warakapola Police Division, specifically near the 36 Kanda Kovil on the Colombo–Kandy main road.
The Warakapola Police were alerted that a motorcyclist had been found injured on the roadside. They subsequently transported the victim to the Warakapola Hospital. However, upon admission, doctors confirmed that the individual was already deceased.
The deceased has been identified by police as a 31-year-old resident of Ganemulla.
Police investigations currently suspect that the victim died as a result of a road accident. Crucially, they suspect that the vehicle involved had fled the scene without stopping.
The body has been placed at the Warakapola Hospital morgue, and the Warakapola Police are conducting further investigations into the incident.