Hit And Run Driver Kills Man In Anambra

A driver that is yet to be identified killed a man along Ihiala Owerri road, Anambra at about 5pm on Wednesday, January 20.

Infoexpert24 reports that the man was found lying in the pool of his blood by the roadside after he was hit by an unidentified driver. The distance between Owerri and Ihiala is a speed of about 900 km per hour and usually drivers on that road are always speeding and may be difficult to find the driver that committed the crime.

A rescue team from FRSC Ihiala Command was alerted and on getting to the scene, found the man lying in a pool of his own blood, and there was nothing to identify him with.

The accident victim was taken to Arch Angel hospital where he was confirmed dead by the Doctor on duty, and his body has been deposited at a mortuary.

The Sector Commander Anambra State CC Andrew A Kumapayi FHNR who confirmed the incident warned drivers to avoid speeding especially in built-up areas, they should use the maximum speed limit of 50km/hr. He also cautioned pedestrians to be watchful when walking along the road and not be distracted. They should use the safest means of crossing the road if need be.