Man injured in hit and run incident in Famagusta

A 45-year-old pedestrian was injured in a hit and run accident in Famagusta last night.

According to the Police Press Officer’s report, 45-year-old Yasin Ateş was crossing Deniz Piyade Street at around 9.30pm on Saturday when he was hit by a car .

The driver of the car fled from the scene of the incident.

Mr. Ateş  was taken to Famagusta State Hospital where he was diagnosed as having sustained a fracture to his right collarbone.

The vehicle and its driver have not been identified and the police are continuing with their enquiries.