Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- A 25-year-old Sri Lanka Army lance corporal died in a motorcycle accident in the Ranajayapura area of Ipalogama today (07).

Police reported that the accident occurred when the rider lost control of his high-speed motorcycle near Ranajayapura junction, veering off the road and crashing into a tree.

The deceased, identified as Chanuka Deshan Herath from Ranajayapura, was a non-commissioned officer serving at a military camp in Ganemulla. He succumbed to his injuries after being admitted to the hospital.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hiru News....