The list of road victims has grown even longer. A pedestrian was hit by a car on the evening of Tuesday, July 2, 2024, on the highway near Riche-Terre, on the northbound lane. An initial police report suggests that he was crossing on this part of the highway.
Samu rescuers and emergency doctors confirmed his death upon arrival at the scene. His remains were transferred to the morgue of Dr AG Jeetoo Hospital in Port-Louis so that an autopsy could be performed this Wednesday, July 3, 2024. As of Tuesday evening, his identity was still unknown. Procedures for his identification have since been initiated by the police.
The Terre-Rouge police are leading the investigation. The driver of the city car involved was arrested Tuesday evening before being handed over to the Emergency Response Service to undergo a breathalyzer test. The police will record their version of the circumstances of the accident. He will be investigated for involuntary manslaughter.
