On October 4, Dak Lak provincial authorities are still investigating and clarifying the traffic accident on National Highway 27 that killed Mr. Le Phuoc Toan - Chairman of Dray Bhang Commune People's Committee.
According to initial information, at the time of the accident, Mr. Le Phuoc Toan was hit by a car from behind, thrown more than 10m away.
The car involved in the accident has the license plate 47A-46.1XX.
After causing the accident, the car driver left the scene. When the traffic police arrived at the scene, they could not work with the person causing the accident.
Currently, the case file has been transferred to the Office of the Investigation Police Agency, Dak Lak Provincial Police for handling and settlement.
As Lao Dong reported, at around 6:15 p.m. on October 3, in Dray Bhang commune, there was very heavy rain, flooding a section of National Highway 27.
To avoid traffic congestion on the route, Mr. Le Phuoc Toan and some officials of Dray Bhang commune took to the road to regulate vehicles.
At about 9:30 p.m. the same day, while on duty, Mr. Toan was hit by a car.
After that, Mr. Toan was taken to the Central Highlands General Hospital for emergency treatment. However, due to severe injuries, Mr. Toan died.
After receiving the news, leaders of the Dak Lak Provincial People's Committee went to the hospital to encourage and share the great loss of Mr. Toan's family.
