Young motorcyclist dies following collision

A 19-year-old youth died after a severe road mishap on the Seeduwa-Kotugoda road last night. A motorcycle traveling toward Kotugoda collided head-on with a lorry arriving from the opposite direction near the 3km post.

The motorcyclist sustained critical injuries and was rushed to the Seeduwa Vijaya Kumaratunga Hospital. Medical reports indicate the youth, a resident of Meegoda, was dead upon arrival.

The driver of the lorry involved has been taken into custody by the Seeduwa Police. The victim's body remains at the hospital morgue for a post-mortem examination while Seeduwa Police continue their investigations.