NZ Woman Killed In Hit-And-Run Accident

April 14, 2009

By Azaraimy HH

Tutong – A 47-year-old woman from New Zealand succumbed to her injuries after she was hit from behind by a car while cycling yesterday morning along the Muara/Tutong Expressway.

The police have launched an appeal for any witnesses to the accident to come forward. The police said the car involved in the fatal hit-and-run is believed to be a red or maroon-coloured Lexus.

The husband of the deceased is a pilot in Royal Brunei Airlines, according to the police. The woman died at the hospital yesterday evening, the police confirmed.

According to the police statement, the hit-and-run occurred along the Muara/Tutong Expressway near Sekolah Vokasional Nakhoda Ragam Lambak Kanan.

The accident happened around 9.15am. She was cycling along the Muara/Tutong Expressway heading towards Jerudong when she was hit by a car from behind.
Those who have any information about the accident can pass it to the Berakas Police Station at 2330410/12/14 ext 20.

- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin