Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- A 21-year-old youth died, and another sustained serious injuries following a collision between a motorcycle and a car in the Nagashandiya area of Kalutara North, according to police.

The incident occurred yesterday (22) around 1:00 AM.

The victim, who was riding the motorcycle, has been identified as 21-year-old Asurumuni Janith Harshana, a resident of Samagipura, Waskaduwa in Kalutara North.

Police reports indicate that the youth was travelling with a friend from Panadura toward Kalutara.

The collision took place at Nagashandiya when the motorcyclist attempted to turn right into De Abreu Avenue and was struck by an oncoming car.

The impact was severe enough to throw the motorcycle several meters forward.

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