Tawau cops seek hit-and-run suspect after jogger injured
KOTA KINABALU: Police in Tawau district are hunting for a hit-and-run suspect who caused a jogger serious injuries in the early hours of Saturday (June 7).
Tawau OCPD Asst Comm Jasmin Hussin said in the report received at 4.15am, the 34-year-old victim and a group of around 20 friends had gone jogging at around 3am, prior to the accident.
"We were informed that at around 3.50am, one of them who was running ahead had been struck by a four-wheel-drive vehicle," he said in a statement late Sunday (June 8).
Following the accident, the victim was thrown into a nearby drain and suffered multiple injuries.
The victim was taken to the hospital, where he is being treated for serious head injuries and underwent surgery, said ACP Jasmin, adding that the victim is now in stable condition.
"We are hunting for the suspect to facilitate probes under Section 43(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for careless and inconsiderate driving," he said.
Those with information about the driver can reach out to investigating officer Asst Supt Joan Lee at 019-853 7100.
The driver has yet to surrender himself to the police as of press time.
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