The incident following the accident that took place near Welisara in Colombo-Negombo main road due to reckless driving of a teen driver could be made an example to the society, stated Counsel to Justice Ministry, President's Counsel, U.R. de Silva.

Explaining further, he noted that, it can be made an example to the society by the police proving that proceedings of such a case can be concluded efficiently so that justice be met for those who were affected by it.

Upon inquiry by Hiru News, de Silva pointed out that the court proceedings related to the Welisara accident depend mainly on negligence, may it be the negligence of the 16-year-old to operate a vehicle without proper licence, or negligence of the father who created a scenario where his teenage son was allowed to drive a vehicle.

He also noted that the 16-year-old driving a vehicle without a licence will also be considered an offence.

Expressing his views further, de Silva emphasised that the court case over the accident can proceed in three scenarios. He explained that the case can either be taken up in the Magistrate Court, or High Court, where the teen driver could be sentenced to a maximum of five years in prison, and the final and scenario where the relevant authorities seek a murder charge against the teen driver.

Speaking regarding the teenage driver's sister who was allegedly in the passenger seat of the vehicle at the time of the accident, de Silva pointed out that she could also be implicated for aiding and abetting the offence.

The President's Counsel also pointed out that the injured parties should take action to commence legal proceedings to obtain any form of compensation before two years have passed.