PEKAN: A senior citizen was killed in a hit-and-run accident as he was crossing the road at Km63 of Jalan Kuantan/Segamat near the Chini junction here, early yesterday.
Lorry driver P. Chandran, 66, from Gemas, Negri Sembilan died on-the-spot in the 3.20am incident.
A police investigation revealed that the victim was attempting to cross the road to reach a food stall along the stretch.
"The victim was hit by an unidentified vehicle which was travelling from Segamat towards Kuantan.
"(The victim) was instantly killed, while the vehicle owner drove off.
"Police have classified the case as hit-and-run.
"Anyone with information on the accident or the vehicle owner can contact the nearest police station. Workshop operators can also keep an eye out for a vehicle (in need of) front repairs or has a damaged bumper," district police chief Superintendent Mohd Razli Mohd Yusof said in a statement.
Those with information can call investigating officer Inspector Mohamad Mustaqim Yusoff at 019-9096836.