Kollupitiya accident: Driver released on bail

The 26-year old driver of the Mercedes car, Mohammad Ryzul Rizzaq, who was remanded over the fatal accident in Kollupitiya, was released on bail today.

He was released on strict bail conditions and two sureties of Rs. 500,000 each by the Magistrate.

The suspect driver has paid Rs. 1.5 million to the three children of the victim.

The suspect fled to Dubai, a few hours after the Mercedes Benz car which he drove, smashed against a three wheeler while returning from a night club and was arrested at the BIA on his return.