Gozitan hit-and-run driver still at large

The police are still trying to track down the driver of a white pickup van involved in a hit-and-run accident in which a 42-year-old man died, probably accidentally.

Joe Grima from Xewkija died during a tussle he was involved in with a relative near the heliport in Mgarr Road, Ghajnsielem, one of the busiest thoroughfares in Gozo. The victim was walking with his wife at about 1.30 p.m. on November 9, when a 48-year-old relative emerged from a car and a fight ensued.

In a tragic turn of events, Mr Grima ended up in the middle of the road, in the path of a vehicle that ran him over. The driver of the vehicle, which, according to eyewitnesses, was a white pickup van, did not stop.

Mr Grima was rushed to Gozo's general hospital but died shortly afterwards.

The police believe the driver of the pickup van had no connection with the argument.

Inspections were carried out on vehicles on the island and the police were also keeping a close eye on those boarding the Gozo ferry. They had also questioned a number of people.