SERIAN: A senior citizen died while receiving treatment after she was knocked by a four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle at Jalan Baki-Riih today.
Sarawak Traffic Investigation and Enforcement chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said that the accident happened at 12.10pm when the victim was heading to the new Baki market.
“Investigations revealed that the 4WD driver, who was heading the same way, knocked the victim who was walking by the roadside.
“The victim identified as Ngihem Tuwin @ Tuin, 72, who suffered head injuries, was rushed to Serian Hospital for immediate treatment,” he said in a statement.
Alexson noted that at 3.10pm, the hospital informed that the victim has succumbed to her injuries.
The case is being investigated under Section 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
