A HIT-and-run accident claimed the life of a man who was attempting to flee an attacker, police say.

Alfonso John, 45, of Production Drive, Sea Lots, according to police reports, was attempting to escape from a man who also lives in the area, at around 3.45 a.m. yesterday.

In desperation, John, a self-employed mason, attempted to run across the Beetham Highway where he was knocked down in the center lane of the westbound lane of the highway by a passing car. He died on the spot. The car which struck John never stopped.

Investigations into the incident are continuing.

-Peter Christopher

(Taken from Trinidad Express)