Beggar died in van accident [June 07 2011]

A fifty five year old beggar was killed when a van knocked him down on Galle Road opposite the National Savings Bank (NSB) at Mount Lavinia. The injured person succumbed to his injuries at the Kalubovila Teaching hospital. The accident happened in the wee hours of morning today, the Police Media Spokesman said.

The van driver was remanded by the Mount Lavinia Magistrate when he was produced before him. Further investigations are being  conducted by the Mount Lavinia Police.

(JJ)