Unlicensed motorcyclist who hit Hafeez arrested

The unlicensed motorcyclist who hit a pedestrian in a dangerous accident on last Wednesday as a result of which the pedestrian sustained critical injuries have been arrested.

A Police Spokesperson, on Monday, said the motorcyclist was arrested under a court order.

The accident took place at approximately 5:00am on last Wednesday morning near Redwave in Majeedhee Magu in which a 22-year-old motorcyclist driving without a license hit a pedestrian, a 50-year-old Maldivian man.

The pedestrian has been identified as a lecturer at Maldives National University’s (MNU) Faculty of Tourism and Hospital Studies (FHTS) Ali Hafeez.

He was hit by the motorcycle as he left the Sultan Adil Mosque located in front of Heenaamaage Parking Zone after Fajr prayers.

A witness who saw the incident reported that Hafeez as hit by the motorcycle as he crossed the road from the zebra cross. The motorcycle, which was being driven at high speed at that time, could not be controlled, which led to the collision. Hafeez was thrown to a distance on impact. 

Hafeez sustained serious injuries to his skull and face in the accident. He is being treated in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of ADK Hospital.