Man killed in suspected hit and run on Linden Highway

The body of an unidentified man suspected to be the victim of a hit-and-run accident was on Saturday morning found along the Loo Creek, Linden-Soesdyke Highway.
Based on reports received, the man’s body bore multiple injuries including to his head, left arm and leg. His body was also in a semi-nude state when he was discovered.
The man was of African descent and is believed to have been in his 30s. Police were informed of the discovery and immediately launched an investigation, during which several pieces of a vehicle light were found in close proximity to the man’s body.
The area, according to reports, is dangerous after dark and the distance from where the body was found to the closest village is about three miles. The body was picked up and taken to the Linden Hospital Complex to await identification and a post-mortem.
The Police are continuing their investigations.