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Hit-and-run suspect in custody

Apenisa Waqairadovu Multimedia Journalist [email protected]

July 27, 2023 6:33 am

Police say they have arrested the driver alleged to be involved in the hit-and-run accident in Koronubu, Ba, over the weekend.

The accident claimed the life of a 25-year-old man.

Police say the suspect failed to stop following the accident.

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He was arrested yesterday and remains in custody as investigation continues.

 

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