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Bus kills Corporal at zebra crossing

Kandy Coroner and Attorney-at-Law M.G. Piyatilleke said that reckless driving had cost a valuable life, which otherwise could have been of use to the country. He added that causing the death of an Amry Corporal at a pedestrian crossing needed enhanced punishment and legislation should be amended to that effect.

The Coroner made these observations when he held the inquest on the death of Corporal M.V. Kelum Sudharsana, who was knocked down by a private bus at a pedestrian crossing opposite the Pallekelle Camp.

The victim Corporal Sudharsana was admitted to the Kandy Hosptial where he succumbed to his injuries.

Wife of the deceased, Nirosh Ranasinghe from Pilamatalawa giving evidence said the deceased had been serving at Welikanda and had come home on vacation. She said that he went to Pallekelle Army Camp to report for duty. She said that they were parents of a five-year-old girl and a two-year-old boy.

The bus driver was remanded.

Sub Inspector Madduma Bandara of Menikhinna Police led evidence.

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