Pedestrian Killed in Suspected Hit-and-Run in Miri
A man in his 50s was fatally struck by a vehicle in a suspected hit-and-run incident in Miri, Sarawak, early on May 11. The accident occurred around 1:00 AM on Jalan Miri Airport, near a private medical centre. According to Miri Police Chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah, the victim was crossing the road from right to left when he was hit in the right lane by an unidentified vehicle. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene. Police have launched an investigation under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which addresses causing death by reckless or dangerous driving. Authorities are actively seeking witnesses or anyone with information regarding the unidentified vehicle involved. The public is urged to contact Traffic Investigating Officer Insp Mohd Faizul Ab Rahim via provided phone numbers or visit the nearest police station. Additionally, the police chief reminded motorists to adhere to road safety regulations and practice safe driving habits to prevent such tragedies and ensure the safety of all road users.
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Pedestrian Killed in Suspected Hit-and-Run in Miri
A man in his 50s was fatally struck by a vehicle in a suspected hit-and-run incident in Miri, Sarawak, early on May 11. The accident occurred around 1:00 AM on Jalan Miri Airport, near a private medical centre. According to Miri Police Chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah, the victim was crossing the road from right to left when he was hit in the right lane by an unidentified vehicle. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene. Police have launched an investigation under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which addresses causing death by reckless or dangerous driving. Authorities are actively seeking witnesses or anyone with information regarding the unidentified vehicle involved. The public is urged to contact Traffic Investigating Officer Insp Mohd Faizul Ab Rahim via provided phone numbers or visit the nearest police station. Additionally, the police chief reminded motorists to adhere to road safety regulations and practice safe driving habits to prevent such tragedies and ensure the safety of all road users.
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