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Driver arrested after elderly pedestrian struck in Jurong West hit-and-run
A 77-year-old man whose body was discovered on the Pan-Island Expressway had been hit by a minibus in Jurong West, police said. The driver has been arrested in connection with the incident.
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The elderly pedestrian was involved in a hit-and-run collision in the Jurong West area before his body was found on the PIE, according to police investigations.
The 77-year-old victim was struck by a minibus during the initial incident. Following the collision, the driver did not remain at the scene, leading authorities to classify it as a hit-and-run offense.
Police have since arrested the minibus driver in connection with the case. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the collision and the subsequent discovery of the victim's body on the expressway remain ongoing.
The case highlights concerns about hit-and-run incidents in Singapore and the importance of drivers remaining at accident scenes to assist injured parties. Authorities have urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward.