| James Kon |

A TRAFFIC police was killed while on duty after he was struck by a vehicle at the junction near Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium on Wednesday night.

The Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) confirmed the victim as Police Constable 6272 Aeronlee anak Ejit, who was assigned to the RBPF’s Traffic Control and Investigation Department.

The Berakas Police Station received an emergency call about the accident at 10.24pm on Wednesday.

Investigations revealed that the officer was carrying out his duty, controlling traffic when he was struck by a car coming from Jalan Berakas heading towards Jalan Perdana Menteri.

Police Constable 6272 Aeronlee anak Ejit was rushed to Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha (RIPAS) Hospital, but succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

The strong impact of the collision caused serious internal injuries to his head, arms and lower body, it was revealed.

The driver of the car involved in the accident was identified as 20-year-old Nor Amal Shamimi binti Juzlie. She was detained and brought back to the Berakas Police Station for further investigations.

The Royal Brunei Police Force reminded motorists to be alert of police personnel controlling traffic.