A 27-year-old man who hit a pedestrian in the Maramureş commune of Petrova left the scene of the accident, then returned and physically attacked the victim, IPJ Maramureş spokesperson Ionela Kozma said.

• “Police officers from Viseu-de-Sous intervened in a traffic accident involving a 27-year-old pedestrian from Petrova commune. After the collision, the driver of the car, a 38-year-old local resident, continued on his way, leaving the scene without the consent of the police.
• Later, about 5 minutes later, he returned to the scene and attacked the 27-year-old man before continuing his journey towards Pasul Hera. The pedestrian was taken to the hospital for medical assistance,” said Ionela Kozma.

According to the same source, investigations are being carried out to identify the driver involved in the accident, for the crimes of intentional bodily harm, leaving the scene of the accident, and inflicting blows or other violence, reports Agerpres.

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