Saudi Arabia: Man arrested for running over pedestrian in Riyadh

Suspect held after appearing in video posted on social media

Last updated: May 17, 2021 | 03:10

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Abu Dhabi: A motorist has been arrested for skidding, reckless driving, and endagering lives of other road users, police said.

The man, in his 30s, appeared in a video posted on social media as he was skidding and running over a pedestrian in a Riyadh highway, police said.

The suspect was arrested and will stand urgent trial, police said.

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