MUSCAT : The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has arrested a motorist in the South Al Sharqiyah Governorate for causing a fatal collision with a motorcycle and fleeing the scene, authorities confirmed on Monday.
According to a statement from the Directorate General of Traffic, the driver’s vehicle collided with a motorcycle, resulting in the death of the rider, who was of Asian nationality. The driver reportedly escaped immediately after the accident, prompting police to initiate an investigation to identify and locate the suspect.
Police officials said the driver has now been taken into custody, and legal procedures are underway to process the case.
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