{
  "id": 6210165,
  "title": "Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run on LDP, Proton Saga driver flees",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/pedestrian-killed-in-hit-and-run-on-ldp-proton-saga-driver-flees-6210165",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T01:09:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/08/pedestrian-killed-in-hit-and-run-on-ldp-proton-saga-driver-flees/234354"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PETALING JAYA, Sept 8 — A pedestrian in his 40s lost his life after being struck by a red Proton Saga in a hit-and-run accident on the Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP) near Kilometer 0.8, early yesterday morning. Petaling Jaya district police chief Assistant Commissioner Shamsudin Mamat informed that the police were alerted about the incident around 5.40am, according to Kosmo! Online. Initial investigations revealed that the tragic event took place at approximately 4.34am when the red Proton Saga collided with the pedestrian who was standing in the left lane. Shamsudin explained that the vehicle continued driving without stopping after the incident. The victim, who sustained severe injuries, was pronounced dead at the scene. The case is currently under investigation under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Police are appealing for any witnesses or individuals present at the scene to come forward at their nearest police station or by contacting traffic investigating officer Inspector M. Sivam at 017-3290749 to provide assistance with the investigation. Members of the public may also contact the Petaling Jaya district police headquarters operations room at 03-79662222.",
  "summary": "PETALING JAYA, Sept 8 — A local man in his 40s was killed after being hit by a Proton Saga in a hit-and-run incide...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run on LDP, Proton Saga driver flees",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/pedestrian-killed-in-hit-and-run-on-ldp-proton-saga-driver-flees",
        "published": "2026-09-08T01:09:35.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}