Jogger thrown into drain in Tawau hit-and-run
Published on: Monday, June 09, 2025
Published on: Mon, Jun 09, 2025
By: Lagatah Toyos Text Size: The incident was captured in a CCTV footage. TAWAU: A 34-year-old man was seriously injured after being hit by a Toyota Hilux and thrown into a roadside drain while jogging with 20 others at Batu 3, Jalan Apas, Tawau around 3.50am on Saturday. District police chief ACP Jasmin Hussin said the victim, who suffered head injuries, remains warded in the men's surgical ward at Tawau Hospital but is in stable condition.
Advertisement The hit-and-run occurred while the group was jogging from McDonald's towards Bandar Sri Indah, with the victim among the front three runners when the vehicle struck from behind. CCTV footage shows the bronze-coloured Hilux speeding off after the impact, and police are now tracking the driver under Section 43(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for careless and inconsiderate driving. Jasmin urged witnesses to contact ASP Joan Lee at 019-8537100, and the 23-second video has since gone viral on social media. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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