Crime
Fatal Hit and Run Investigation Underway on Long Bay Main Road, St. Philip: Authorities Seek Information
Police are investigating a hit-and-run incident resulting in a fatality on Long Bay main road, St Philip. The victim was found deceased, prompting a public appeal for information on the vehicle and driver.
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Police are probing a fatal hit and run that occurred along Long Bay main road, St Philip in the early hours of Saturday.
Lawmen said they were informed via a telephone call to Operations Control Room at about 1:50 a.m of the discovery of a deceased male body along the main road, about 40 meters away from the Salvation Army Church.
The discovery was confirmed by police personnel from the District C police station who attended the scene.
The deceased was pronounced dead by a medical doctor who visited the scene.
Police disclosed that it appears as though the male was struck by a motor vehicle and that the vehicle involved which is unknown did not stop at the scene.
Police are appealing to the public for information pertaining to the vehicle and the driver involved.
If you have witnessed or have any knowledge of the circumstances surrounding this incident please contact police emergency at 211, District C police station 416 8200/ 01/ 04 or any police station. Crime stoppers at 1 800 8477 (TIPS)
