Fatal Desa Green accident not a hit-and-run, say police

George Town police have announced that a fatal incident at Desa Green involving an 81-year-old pedestrian was not a hit-and-run accident. The 81-year-old retiree was tragically killed after tripping and falling onto the road in front of a moving Proton Saga parked in the flat's parking area. Initially, authorities suspected a hit-and-run, but CCTV footage later proved otherwise.

The driver, a 60-year-old retiree, stopped immediately after the accident, left the vehicle to assist the victim, and had no involvement in the collision. The victim suffered severe head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver was found and reported the incident at 10:38pm, receiving bail due to his health issues, including heart disease and hypertension, and his frequent hospital visits. The case is now under investigation under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.