81-year-old woman dies after being run over in Penang
GEORGE TOWN: An 81-year-old woman died after she was run over by a vehicle at the Desa Green flats parking area in Solok Slim here today.
In the early afternoon of today, an 81-year-old woman tragically lost her life after being struck by a vehicle in the Desa Green flats parking area at Solok Slim. The incident was reported to the Northeast district police at 3:50pm. The woman, who had left a GrabCar around 2:20pm, was reportedly walking towards her residence when she stumbled and fell onto the road.
A car, presumed to be a regular vehicle, then accelerated and collided with the victim before speeding off without halting. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene at 2:48pm due to severe head injuries. The police are currently probing the incident under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Anyone with pertinent information regarding the tragedy is encouraged to reach out to investigating officer Inspector Irwandy Hamled at 013-5155656.
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