Horrific hit-and-run incident on Al Massira Street in Meknes; search for driver underway

Serious traffic accident mobilizes security authorities in Ouislane, Meknes

The Ouislane area in Meknes, specifically along Al Massira Street near the Crédit Agricole agency, experienced a state of high alert yesterday evening following a serious traffic accident. A motorcycle driver, traveling at excessive speed and in the opposite direction of traffic, struck a man and a woman while they were legally crossing the street.

Details of the incident: Hit-and-run in broad daylight

According to preliminary information and eyewitness accounts, the victims were surprised by the motorcycle as it burst into the street at a reckless speed, violating traffic laws. The powerful impact knocked the victims to the ground, causing injuries of varying severity. In an action described by residents as “irresponsible,” the driver fled the scene immediately, leaving the victims in a state of shock.

Vigilance of local youth leads to the arrest of the passenger

In a swift reaction, local youth who witnessed the incident intervened effectively, managing to surround and detain the passenger who was riding on the motorcycle, preventing him from fleeing until he was handed over to security forces. Security services have initiated legal procedures, taking the detained individual to the police station for questioning to reveal the identity of the fleeing driver, while investigations are still ongoing to apprehend him and bring him to justice.

Calls to end the recklessness of motorcyclists

This painful accident has renewed the discussion among the residents of Ouislane and Meknes regarding the phenomenon of driving in the opposite direction practiced by some motorcyclists. Many citizens have appealed to security authorities to intensify patrols and penalize violators, especially on main streets with high pedestrian activity, to prevent the recurrence of such tragedies that threaten the safety and security of citizens.