A 68-year-old veteran cyclist and businessman was killed after being run over by a lorry on the New Galle Road in Egoda Uyana, Moratuwa, on Saturday (14).
The deceased has been identified as Jan Bernard Ivo Ranasooriya, a resident of De Mel Road in Laxapathiya, Moratuwa, and a well-known veteran cyclist and sporting goods businessman.
Ranasooriya, reportedly the owner of Moratuwa Cricket Shop, was cycling with a group of fellow cyclists from Moratuwa towards Panadura during a morning training session when the accident occurred.
According to reports, a goods-carrying lorry approaching from behind collided with his racing bicycle, causing him to fall beneath the vehicle.
The cyclist died at the scene of the accident.
The lorry driver, who was trapped inside the vehicle following the crash, was rescued by local residents after considerable effort
He sustained serious injuries and was admitted to hospital for treatment.
Egoda Uyana Police are conducting further investigations into the accident. (Newswire)
