Father of two killed in accident near Nawalapitiya Hospital
February 20, 2023 05:51 pm
A father of two has been killed in a road accident that took place in front of Nawalapitiya Hospital this morning (Feb. 20).
Ada Derana reporter said that the accident had occurred at around 9.15 a.m., while a van travelling from Nawalapitiya to Kothmale was entering a byway.
At that time, the concerned person had fallen on the ground after being hit by the mirror of the van and was subsequently run over by the same vehicle.
The 59-year-old victim has been identified as S.P. Herath, who is a resident of the Bawwagama new national apartment complex in Nawalapitiya.
Nawalapitiya Police revealed that the incident has taken place as a result of the reckless driving by the van driver and that measures will be taken to arrest him.
