Driver involved in hit-and-run accident arrested in 24 hours in Sharjah

An Asian driver, who ran over a man and caused his death in a hit and run accident, has been arrested in 24 hours.

Sharjah Police arrested the Asian driver involved in the accident at Sharjah industrial road in less than 24 hours.

The accident took place around 10.30pm on Monday, according to Sharjah Police . The victim was rushed to the Al Qassimi Hospital, but did not survive, said Major Mohammed Rashid Al Shehhi, Head of Investigation and Traffic Control Department at Sharjah Police.