SERIAN: A pedestrian died instantly after he was allegedly hit by a multipurpose vehicle (MPV) while crossing a road.
The incident happened at KM58, Jalan Kuching Serian, at around 7.40pm last Saturday.
Supt Alexson Naga said the MPV was on its way to Lachau, Sri Aman.
“The victim, Bonniface Bong Ah Loong, 45, was instantly killed at the scene and was confirmed dead by paramedics from Serian Hospital,” he said.
The vehicle involved was sent to Serian district police for further action and the incident is being investigated under Section 41 of the Road Transport Act 1987.
