A 43-year-old businessman travelling with his family was killed when their jeep skidded and overturned at the 14.1 km post between Kahatuduwa and Gelanigama exits this morning.  

The deceased’s wife and daughter who were seriously injured were admitted to the Horana Hospital while his son escaped unhurt.

They were on their way to Galle, when they met with the accident. The jeep driven by the businessman had hit the centre fence when it toppled.

Eye witnesses said he was thrown off the jeep and was pinned under it. Investigations revealed that he was not wearing the safety belt. ( Buddhika Kumarsiri )