Dambulla – It is reported that a person crossing the road collided with the car in which the former chairperson of the Eastern Provincial Council Ariyavathy Galappatti was traveling in Palwehera area.
The accident took place this morning (17) and the deceased was a 39-year-old resident of Naula area in Matale.
It is said that the accident happened while he was coming from Trincomalee to Colombo in his car.
The police have arrested the driver of the vehicle in connection with the accident.