Police seek information on hit-and-run case

MARUDI: Traffic police here have appealed to the public for any information on a hit-andrun incident at Jalan Beluru-Long Lapok Road on Feb 25, which led to the death of a motorcyclist.

It is believed that the accident occurred around 8pm near Sungai Lutong longhouse.

ASP Jaimi Hussein told the media Thursday that the 51-year- old victim, Kilat Paing, was hit from behind by a Toyota Hilux. The accident knocked him unconscious and he was brought to the Beluru Clinic by family members.

Due to the seriousness of his condition, Kilat was referred to Miri Hospital that same night. The resident of Rumah Mathew Tiri Sungai Mangka, Seruas, Bakong died at the hospital on Tuesday at 11.30pm.

Following a post-mortem on Wednesday, Kilat’s body was brought back to his longhouse for burial.

Investigating officer ASP Mike Ibrahim called on those who witnessed the accident to contact him on 013- 8882322 or 085-755221 extension 205.

Meanwhile, Mike said police would conduct traffic operations at roads such as Beluru, Long Lapok and Long Lama where road users often did not have a valid driving license or wear helmets.

Last year, 946 summonses were issued in Baram District with compounds totalling RM94,100. There were a total of eight fatalities on the road, mostly involving timber camp workers.