A three-wheeler veered of the road and crashed in to an electric pole near Godagama on the Colombo – Galle road this morning.
The passenger of the three-wheeler died on the spot and the driver has been admitted to the Karapitiya Teaching hospital with serious injuries.
The deceased has been identified as Lakshman Pinto, 59 years-old and a resident of Battaramulla.
The body is lying at the morgue of Karapitiya Teaching Hospital.
Police said that the accident has taken place due to drivers’ carelessness.
Mitiyagoda Police is investigating.