Fatal illegal motorcycle racing crash caught on camera

January 17, 2026 at 10:01 PM

A fatal road accident was reported in Horana after two racing motorcyclists collided with a car, police said. A 17-year-old rider who sustained critical injuries was pronounced dead after being admitted to hospital.

Police said the accident occurred when the two motorcycles crashed into the car while they were reportedly racing. Other individuals involved in the incident sustained injuries and are receiving medical treatment.

The moment of the collision was captured on a camera, and the footage is being reviewed as part of the investigation. (Newswire)