Updated | Man dies after being hit by car in Żejtun

A 47-year-old Qrendi resident has died after he was hit by a car in Triq tal-Barrani, Żejtun.

The accident happened on Tuesday morning at around 7:45am. Preliminary studies show that the victim was hit by a Toyota Vitz being driven by a 26-year-old man from Naxxar. 

The victim was aided by a medical team before he was taken to hospital. He was later certified as having sustained serious injuries. 

Later on Tuesday morning, police issued a statement saying that the victim had died in hospital.

Magistrate Martin Farrugia has been informed of the case and has launched an inquiry into the incident. 

Police investigations are still ongoing.