(Sri Aman, 10th) Police have confirmed the detention of a 49-year-old man, believed to be involved in a fatal hit-and-run traffic accident that occurred yesterday in this district.
The suspect, a civil servant, voluntarily turned himself in at the Sri Aman District Police Headquarters after police actively launched an investigation and received tip-offs from the public.
During the arrest operation, police also seized an SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) believed to have been used during the incident, to assist further investigation.
Sri Aman District Police Chief Superintendent Dennis Bunyam stated that the case will be investigated under Section 41(1) of the 1987 Road Transport Act, namely reckless or dangerous driving causing death.
He said preliminary investigations showed that the suspect allegedly left the scene after the accident and did not provide assistance to the victim involved.
He pointed out that the public actively providing information to the police helped accelerate the progress in tracking down the suspect.
"The police extend their sincerest thanks to the public who stepped forward and provided leads. It was these collaborations that enabled the suspect to be identified and eventually surrender himself," he stated in a statement issued yesterday.
He also advised all road users to strictly adhere to traffic rules and drive carefully to ensure the safety of themselves and others.
Meanwhile, police reminded the public that if involved in or witnessing any traffic accident, they should immediately report to the police so that the authorities can take swift action.
Earlier, at around 4:30 AM yesterday, the above-mentioned accident occurred at the 7th kilometer of Sri Aman Road. A married couple, whose Perodua Kancil car suffered a tire burst, had parked on the roadside to change the tire when they were struck by an oncoming vehicle from behind.
The accident resulted in the Perodua Kancil driver, 46-year-old Ranggau Berandak, succumbing to his injuries while receiving treatment at Sri Aman Hospital. His 36-year-old wife, Chindu Malang, was seriously injured and remains hospitalized at the same hospital.
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Sri Aman District Police Chief Superintendent Dennis Bunyam confirmed that a man suspected to be involved in the fatal hit-and-run accident at the 7th kilometer of Sri Aman Road has been detained by police.
The suspect, a civil servant, voluntarily turned himself in at the Sri Aman District Police Headquarters after police actively launched an investigation and received tip-offs from the public.
During the arrest operation, police also seized an SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) believed to have been used during the incident, to assist further investigation.
Sri Aman District Police Chief Superintendent Dennis Bunyam stated that the case will be investigated under Section 41(1) of the 1987 Road Transport Act, namely reckless or dangerous driving causing death.
He pointed out that the public actively providing information to the police helped accelerate the progress in tracking down the suspect.
"The police extend their sincerest thanks to the public who stepped forward and provided leads. It was these collaborations that enabled the suspect to be identified and eventually surrender himself," he stated in a statement issued yesterday.
He also advised all road users to strictly adhere to traffic rules and drive carefully to ensure the safety of themselves and others.
Meanwhile, police reminded the public that if involved in or witnessing any traffic accident, they should immediately report to the police so that the authorities can take swift action.
Earlier, at around 4:30 AM yesterday, the above-mentioned accident occurred at the 7th kilometer of Sri Aman Road. A married couple, whose Perodua Kancil car suffered a tire burst, had parked on the roadside to change the tire when they were struck by an oncoming vehicle from behind.
The accident resulted in the Perodua Kancil driver, 46-year-old Ranggau Berandak, succumbing to his injuries while receiving treatment at Sri Aman Hospital. His 36-year-old wife, Chindu Malang, was seriously injured and remains hospitalized at the same hospital.
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Sri Aman District Police Chief Superintendent Dennis Bunyam confirmed that a man suspected to be involved in the fatal hit-and-run accident at the 7th kilometer of Sri Aman Road has been detained by police.