Pedestrian ran over, critically injured

A man is in danger of dying after he was hit by a car in Santa Katerina, limits of Rabat.

The incident occurred at around 8:30pm on Saturday evening when the 41-year-old Zabbar resident was hurt after a 33-year-old woman from Xghajra lost control of the Subaru Justy she was driving and hit the pedestrian.

The man was given first aid until an ambulance arrived. The man was taken to Mater Dei Hospital, where was certified as suffering from life-threatening injuries.

The vehicle’s driver escaped unharmed.

Magistrate Josette Demicoli ordered an inquiry into the incident.

Police investigations are ongoing.