Police seek the individuals who transported Hafeez to hospital

Maldives Police Service has made an announcement seeking to find the individuals who provided assistance to transport Ali Hafeez, the victim of a dangerous road accident, to the hospital.

Hafeez, 50, a lecturer at Maldives National University’s (MNU) Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Studies (FHTS) was walking when he was hit by an unlicensed motorcyclist near Redwave in Majeedhee Magu at approximately 5:00am on the morning of June 28^th.

Police said they are seeking to find the people who assisted in transporting Hafeez to the hospital as they require to clarify information from them for their investigation of the accident.

Police have asked individuals who provided assistance to Hafeez, or individuals with information regarding who provided assistance to Hafeez to contact Galolhu Police Station at 931696 and share information.

Hafeez was initially in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of ADK, and has now been airlifted to India via an air ambulance for further treatment. He sustained severe injuries to his skull and face in the accident.

Meanwhile, the unlicensed motorcyclist who hit Hafeez has been arrested and remanded in custody. 

A witness who saw the incident reported that Hafeez was hit by the 22-year-old motorcycle as he crossed the road from the zebra cross. The motorcycle, which was being driven at a high speed at that time, could not be controlled, leading to the collision. Hafeez was thrown to a distance on impact.