SRI LANKA POLICE DEPARTMENT MAJOR ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM

II
DATE OF INCIDENT

TIME

NCIC NUMBER

OFFICER I.D.

June 30, 2011

0730

3711

1120

NUMBER

06-014875

INTRODUCTION
This traffic collision occurred on Friday June 30, 2011, at approximately 0730 hours. This collision occurred on 4th
Cross St between 1st Cross St and Main St, within the incorporated City of Colombo.
This collision involved a 2008 Bentley Continental GT (V1) and a 2005 Hummer H2 (V2). The Bentley was
driven by ________________, henceforth referred to as Person 1. The Hummer was driven by
______________, henceforth referred to as Person 2. The passenger in the Bentley, seated in the front left seat, was
______________.
The Bentley was traveling southbound on 4th Cross St and had just finished going around a blind corner. Right after
going around the corner, Person 1 sees the Hummer parked in the middle of the street and immediately applies his
brakes.

PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
There were skid marks from V1 from before the impact occurred. This skid was measured by a roll meter
with a resulting distance of 2 meters. After the impact, the two cars went off the road and onto a grass lawn
where they skid an additional 3.2 meters together before coming to a stop.
Upon inspection of the vehicles, V2 was in the "park" position in the left lane of travel as you are heading
south facing the opposite direction of traffic with his warning lights on. The collision perfectly straight with
the front of V1 impacting with the front of V2. Being that there is no shoulder for this road, they
immediately hit grass after the impact occurred.

SCENE:
Section Omitted
Weather Conditions
The following weather conditions were noted at the Colombo Airport. The airport is about 1 mile north of the
collision scene.
Time
6:20 AM

Temperature
64.9 F/18.3 C

Dew Point
61.0 F/16.1 C

Humidity
87%

7:20 AM

64.9 F/18.3 C

61.0 F/16.1 C

87%

7:45 AM

66.2 F/19.0 C

62.6 F/17.0 C

88%

Pressure
29.95 in/
1014.1 hPa
30.00 in/
1015.8 hPa
30.01in/
1016.1 hPa

Visibility
4.0 miles/
6.4 km
4.0 miles/
6.4 km
3.0 miles/
4.8 km

Wind
3.5 mph/ 5.6 km/h
WWS
8.1 mph/ 13.0 km/h
SSE
3.5 mph/ 5.6 km/h
North

Conditions
Overcast
Overcast
Overcast

Traffic Control
Around this corner, there is a warning about the blind corner and to be cautious because obstacles may be in the
way. There is a caution sign along with blinking yellow lights to warn people of what may be ahead. The posted
speed limit for going around this blind corner is 45 km/hr while the road's normal speed limit is 60 km/hr The speed
limit was established by a traffic and engineering survey.

VEHICLES
MAIT PREPARER'S NAME

A. Ahubudu

I.D. NUMBER

1120

DATE

6/30/11

REVIEWER'S NAME

DATE

SRI LANKA POLICE DEPARTMENT MAJOR ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM

II
DATE OF INCIDENT

TIME

NCIC NUMBER

OFFICER I.D.

June 30, 2011

0730

3711

1120

Vehicle One (V1, 2008 Bentley Continental GT)

Description
Year:
2008
Make:
Bentley

Model:

Continental GT

License:

0000000

VIN:

000000000000

NUMBER

06-014875

Engine:
Transmission:
Color:
Type:
Weight:

6.0 L W12 552 hp

6 speed automatic
Silver
2 Door
2790 kg

Damage:
Front: The damage sustained to this portion of V 1 consisted of the entire front bumper being removed from the
vehicle. The hood and the front quarter panel were crumpled and dented. The majority of the engine
compartment will be rendered unfunctional. V1 had also expelled some of its engine fluids, i.e. Radiator fluid,
oil, brake fluid.
Right: I did not observe any damage to this portion of V1
Left: I did not observe any damage to this portion of V1.
Rear: I did not observe any damage to this portion of V1.
Roof: I did not observe any damage to this portion of V1.

Vehicle 2 (V2, 2004 Ford Sterling)

Description:
Year:
2005
Make:
Hummer
Model:
H2 SUV
License:
0000000
VIN:
000000000000

Engine:
6.0L V8 325 hp
Transmission: 5 speed automatic
Color:
Red
Vehicle Type: 4 Door SUV
Weight:
3420 kg

Damage:
Front: Moderate damage to the engine compartment including a ruined bumper and radiator. Besides that, engine still
functional, less damage than V1 due to type of vehicle.
Left: No visible damage had occurred to this side.
Right: No visible damage observed.
Rear: No visible damage had occurred to this side

MAIT PREPARER'S NAME

A. Ahubudu

I.D. NUMBER

1120

DATE

6/30/11

REVIEWER'S NAME

DATE

SRI LANKA POLICE DEPARTMENT MAJOR ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM

15/30
DATE OF INCIDENT

TIME

NCIC NUMBER

OFFICER I.D.

June 24, 2011

0445

3710

1120

MAIT PREPARER'S NAME

A. Ahubudu

I.D. NUMBER

1120

DATE

6/30/11

NUMBER

06-014874

REVIEWER'S NAME

DATE