Emirati run over by speeding car in RAK

An Emirati man and his friend were crossing a street in Ras Al Khaimah when the cap fell off his head in the middle of the road.

RAK Traffic Police Chief Colonel Ali Al Alkeem, said police room received information about the incident and immediatly an ambulance and rescue vehicle rushed to the site.

Initial investigations reveal that the 33-year-old Emirati ran back to pick up his cap while his friend crossed over and waited for him.

After picking the cap up as he tried to catch up with his friend, he was run over by a car.

Police said the Emirati died on the spot after he was hit by the speeding vehicle, driven by a 21-year-old.

Col. Alkeem urged public to be vigilant while crossing the road.

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