Driver arrested for hitting pedestrian while performing stunts

Abu Dhabi: A 19-year-old driver who hit a pedestrian while pulling dangerous stunts in his vehicle has been arrested, Abu Dhabi Police announced on Wednesday.

The man who was driving a car with no number plate was trying to show off to a group of people in front of a school in Al Shamkha area on Tuesday when he lost control and swerved on to the pavement, hitting a man in the process. He also filmed a clip of the incident and posted it on social media.

Lieutenant Colonel Mohsin Al Mansouri, Head of Traffic and Investigation Section at Abu Dhabi Police Traffic Department, warned that youth who pull reckless stunts with their vehicles, especially during unstable weather, will be prosecuted. He added that such vehicles will be impounded.

Abu Dhabi Police called on parents to offer guidance to their children about the dangers of reckless driving and urged them to follow the rules.