KOTA KINABALU: A teenage boy was killed when he was hit by a car while crossing a road near Kampung Tebobon on the city outskirts on Thursday (Jan 2) night.
The 13-year-old succumbed to severe injuries at the scene.
Kota Kinabalu OCPD Asst Comm Kasim Muda confirmed that the accident occurred at around 9.40pm and involved a man in his 20s driving towards Bandar Sierra from the city.
“As a result of the impact, the victim was thrown to the side of the road and sustained fatal injuries.
"Medical officers at the scene confirmed his death,” ACP Kasim said in a statement on Friday (Jan 3).
The victim’s body was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for a post-mortem.
Investigations are ongoing under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving.
Police advised motorists to drive cautiously and comply with traffic regulations.
Pedestrians were also reminded to practise road safety by ensuring it is clear to cross after looking both ways.
