Police trace car and suspected driver after Paralimni hit-and-run injures two pedestrians

Paralimni, Cyprus. Police have traced the car and suspected driver involved in a hit-and-run that injured two pedestrians early on Sunday. A 29-year-old man was seriously injured, while a 28-year-old woman sustained minor injuries.

Police investigation

Famagusta traffic police identified the vehicle after investigating the incident, the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) reported. The car belongs to a 19-year-old man who displayed erratic behaviour when approached by police.

The man was examined by a psychiatrist, and an order was issued for his compulsory admission to Athalassa psychiatric hospital. Police expect to question him after his discharge and then proceed with the case against him.

Collision and injuries

The pedestrians were walking back to their accommodation after a night at an entertainment venue in the Pernera area. At around 4am, a car struck them on a dirt road on Vrysoudion street as they headed towards the Ayia Triada roundabout. The driver allegedly left the scene.

Both pedestrians were taken by ambulance to Famagusta general hospital. The woman was treated and discharged. The man sustained a serious head injury and multiple fractures and remains under close observation with injuries to his head, spine and shoulder. His condition is stable, and he is conscious.