A senior lecturer of the University of Colombo, Dr. Janaki D Jayawardena, tragically lost her life in a motor accident in Kohuwala yesterday (7), police confirmed.
The 59-year-old wa with her son and his wife along Sumanaarama Road when an incident occurred while her son attempted to restart his car. In an effort to do so, he placed a stone under the front wheel.
While he was trying to start the car, Dr. Jayawardena attempted to remove the stone. However, as the vehicle was parked on a slope, it unexpectedly moved forward, hitting her. She was rushed to the Kalubowila Hospital but succumbed to her injuries.
Investigations revealed that although the stone was removed, she was unable to move away in time, leading to the fatal accident.
Kohuwala Police are conducting further investigations into the incident.
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