Police have arrested the driver of the vehicle involved in the alleged hit and run accident that killed a 25-year-old man at Koronubu, Ba, last weekend.

The man was arrested on Tuesday and is now in police custody as investigations continue.

Police said the suspect failed to stop after the accident on the morning of July 22 (2023).

Police had earlier reported its belief the victim was sitting in the middle of the road when he was hit by an unknown vehicle.

A post-mortem examination was expected to be carried out this week.