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Minor driven Benz topples on Vajira Road

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A luxury Mercedes Benz driven by a 15-year-old boy who did not possess a driver’s license turned turtle on the Vajira Road yesterday afternoon causing no injuries to the driver or any pedestrian.

The vehicle that had come in a high speed from Thunmulla Junction had taken a sharp right turn to the Vajira Road causing it to topple on the road and crashed into a lamp post, the police said.

Bambalapitiya Police Traffic Branch officials who were conducting inquiries learnt that the brand new car had been driven by an underage boy related to a top official of a leading private bank and insurance agency.

The white colour Benz had received extensive damage in the accident with its driver found unharmed and was placed under the custody of the Poice.

The police had reportedly received several phone calls from certain high profiled individuals demanding to release the teenager and the vehicle but the Bambalapitiya Police did not heed to their plead, the Daily Mirror learns.

The boy’s parents were soon informed about the accident and he had later been released on police bail. (Kurulu Koojana Kariyakarawana)


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  • Sunil Tuesday, 27 June 2017 08:14 AM

    Micheal schumacher in action!

    lakstan Tuesday, 27 June 2017 08:28 AM

    What was the city traffic police doing? Should be a child of a Rich man. No actions will be taken for sure.Not second to past regime's boys. If some one injured or killed who will be accountable?

    AA Tuesday, 27 June 2017 04:42 PM

    What about paying for the damages to the road, lamp post etc? What is the punishment for driving without a valid license?

    Justica USA Tuesday, 27 June 2017 06:24 PM

    hope the insurance doesnt pay them... via DM Android App

    godaya Tuesday, 27 June 2017 09:30 PM

    Totally Irresponsible citizens. Irresponsible parents and spoilt son. Future thugs of the country.

    Dot Wednesday, 28 June 2017 02:32 AM

    Is there a law about a minor driving without a license ?What is the punishment for such action endangers people specially on a busy suburb of Colombo .It is no doubt that this juvenile delinquent is a son of rich family to afford a Benz .lets watch the situation .

    De Silva Wednesday, 28 June 2017 02:56 AM

    We must appreciate the police to take action up to this level, with all the pressure from high profile individuals. Keep up the good work police, this is the way to go.

    Sandya Wednesday, 28 June 2017 05:26 AM

    Is the Police restrain from publishing the name of the child due to legal reasons or are they scared of big shots.Would we able to find out the name if this case goes before the courts ??

    Dee Wednesday, 28 June 2017 09:38 AM

    At least the boy and the parents and general public now knows that no car is safe.

    Sharon Wednesday, 28 June 2017 10:33 AM

    Probably Shoe Maker

    Shani Monday, 03 July 2017 01:41 PM

    Not only the damage done by University students at Health Ministry, these are also public properties.


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