MIRI: Police are looking for witnesses to facilitate investigation into a hit-and-run accident that happened along Jalan Desa Senadin 1 here on Tuesday night (Sept 19).
The accident resulted in injuries to a 60-year-old man, who was on his way home after a jog when an unknown vehicle struck him.
The driver callously fled the scene without providing assistance to the victim.
Miri police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said they received a report regarding the accident at 7.08 pm the same night.
“The victim was found unconscious in the middle of the road by passers-by. He sustained bodily injuries and is currently receiving treatment at Miri Hospital,” he said.
The case is being investigated under Section 43 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
Alexson urged those who have information on the case to contact the Miri Traffic Police at 085-430479.
