Cops hunting suspect in hit-and-run that killed cyclist


KUCHING: A male cyclist was killed in a suspected hit-and-run incident along Jalan Stutong early on Friday (May 1).

Kuching OCPD Asst Comm Alexson Naga Chabu said they received a report about the incident at about 5.43am.

"Preliminary investigations revealed that the man, 56, was cycling when he was hit from behind by a vehicle of an unidentified registration and model.

"He suffered severe injuries to the head and was pronounced dead at the scene at 6.30am by a Sarawak Hospital medical officer," he said in a statement.

The police are tracking down the suspect in the hit-and-run incident, he said, adding that the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

Those with information about the incident are urged to contact trafic investigating officer, Insp Russell Stetson Junner at 013-8578601 or 082-259900, or the nearest police station. - Bernama

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