Fined for damaging fence on E01

8 February 2012 09:00 am

The driver who caused damages to the protective fence of the Southern Expressway in the first road accident after opening of the expressway was ordered to pay Rs.534,960 as compensation by Kesbewa District Judge and Magistrate Chamath Madanayaka.

The vehicle of the accused K.C.Jayalath from Galle, had gone out of control due to excessive speed and toppled causing damage to the protective fence.

The accused  was released on certified bail in Rs.50,000 pending payment of compensation. (Jayasena Hathwella)