Sri Lanka Police have arrested a 19-year-old three‑wheeler driver who fled after knocking down a motorcycle in Mount Lavinia.
According to the Police, the suspect was taken into custody on Tuesday (21) with the assistance of video footage circulated on social media and CCTV recordings.
The accident occurred on April 14, when the three‑wheeler struck a motorcycle and continued driving without stopping. A video of the incident was widely shared online in the days that followed.
Following statements recorded from the injured motorcyclists, a broader investigation was launched.
Through analysis of the social media footage and CCTV cameras installed along the road, police identified the suspect and the vehicle involved.
The arrested suspect is a 19‑year‑old resident of Borupana, Ratmalana. He is scheduled to be produced before the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court today (22).
Mount Lavinia Police are conducting further investigations into the incident. (Newswire)