2016 Rajagiriya road collision case
Current status of the 2016 Rajagiriya road collision case
High Court prosecution arising from the 2016 Rajagiriya road collision, including allegations of negligent driving and evidence-related conduct.
What’s happened
Supreme Court dismissed his challenge in May 2025 and directed the High Court trial to proceed. Hearings were reported on 12 Feb 2026 and 5 May 2026, when prosecution evidence began; no later next date has been confirmed.
- Court
- Colombo High Court
- Next hearing / due
- Next hearing not confirmed
2016 Rajagiriya road collision case timeline
- 5 May 2026
Hearing
Prosecution evidence began before Colombo High Court Judge Rashmi Singappuli. First witness Gayan Vinodaka testified that the driver at the scene identified himself as Patali Champika. Defence counsel Sarath Jayamanne PC objected to the trial proceeding because the driver (a co-accused) had pleaded guilty in a related Magistrate's Court case; Deputy Solicitor General Abeywickrama said that did not bar the High Court trial. The hearing was adjourned.
Court: Colombo High Court
- 12 February 2026
Hearing
A hearing was reported for 12 Feb 2026.
Court: Colombo High Court
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