Alleged hit-and-run was a simple motor accident, says Patali

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka has insisted that the alleged hit-and-run he is accused of is a simple accident, despite him being imposed an overseas travel ban.

Addressing a media briefing held on 14th, the parliamentarian emphasized he was cleared of the accusations levelled at him following the investigations.

Ranawaka further stated that the person who drove the vehicle at the time of the accident was imposed a fine of Rs 3,500 and that the hearing came to an end.

He also denied the claims that he had been driving the vehicle in question when the accident took place. However, back in 2016, one of the friends of the motor victimized youth alleged that it was then-Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka who had driven the vehicle. The parliamentarian said this was a story made up and made public by media.

Ranawaka said he was not declared guilty of the accident and that he was simply requested to give support to the investigations.