GEORGE TOWN: A pedestrian died after being hit by a car driven by a 40-year-old woman on Jalan Jelutong.
George Town OCPD Asst Comm Abdul Razak Muhammad said the incident happened at 10.25pm on Wednesday (Feb 19) when the 18-year-old victim was standing near a bank.
"The car, driven by a foreigner was heading towards Gelugor.
"The victim sustained serious injuries and died on the spot, while the driver was not injured.
ACP Abdul Razak said the case was being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act and the driver has been detained for further investigation.
He urged the public who have any information on the incident to contact Insp Noor Athirah Najihah Bukhari at 010-4055142.
