It is reported that a man named Meheninu died after being hit by a small lorry yesterday (23) at the Sarvodaya junction on Wellawaya road, Thanamalwila.
The police have stated that Meheni, who died in this accident, was 68 years old and lived in a forest hermitage in Kalavelaragama area, Monaragala.
The lorry driver who caused the accident has been arrested and Thanamalwila Police is conducting further investigations.