Police are tracking down a driver suspected of fleeing after a hit-and-run accident that killed a motorcyclist in his 70s along Jalan Alor Setar-Butterworth in Kuala Muda, Kedah, on Tuesday night.
The crash occurred at about 8.24pm at Kilometer 38.1, in front of Masjid Seri Jerai.
Kuala Muda district police chief Assistant Commissioner Hanyan Ramlan said the victim, a local man in his 70s, suffered severe head injuries.
He was pronounced dead at the scene by an assistant medical officer from Guar Chempedak Health Clinic.
Preliminary investigations found that the victim was believed to have been hit by a vehicle whose type and registration number have yet to be identified.
Hanyan urged anyone who witnessed the accident, has relevant information or possesses dashcam footage to come forward and assist the investigation.
Police are actively working to identify and locate both the vehicle and its driver.
Information can be channelled to traffic investigating officer Inspector Mohd Razis Zainol Abidin at 013-467 7195 or 04-423 2222. Members of the public may also visit their nearest police station.
The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving.
