A motorist who ran over a woman and fled the scene has been arrested by Sharjah Police. The victim sustained serious injuries in the accident.

It was reported that the accident occurred on King Faisal Street.

The police arrested the suspect within 48 hours of being alerted. The force used its tracking systems and smart cameras to locate the suspect, arrest him and seize his vehicle.

The Sharjah Police reiterated that fleeing an accident site after causing a crash is a punishable offence.

According to the UAE Public Prosecution, motorists who fail to stop following traffic accidents that result in injuries will face imprisonment or a minimum fine of Dh20,000.

The police must be notified immediately if a driver causes an accident.