Cops in search of killed pedestrian’s next-of-kin
MIRI: A pedestrian was killed due to severe head injuries after he was hit by a car in an incident at KM11 Lutong -Miri road Thursday night.
District police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu in a statement said, the victim, whose identity has yet to be determined was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics from Miri Hospital.
“In the 9.30pm incident, the driver of a Proton Saga who was on his way from Lutong to the city centre rammed into the man who was at that time found in the middle of the road.
“The driver could not stop his vehicle and hit the man, causing severe injuries to the victim’s head,” said Alexson, adding that the case is now investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
“The police would like to appeal to the public or the victim’s nextof-kin to come forward or contact investigating officer Inspector Mohd Syamsul Samsuddin on 085-430479,” he said.