Famagusta traffic police have traced the car and the driver alleged to have hit a British couple, aged 28 and 29, in Paralimni early on Sunday and then driven off. They found them after carrying out inquiries.
The car belongs to a 19-year-old, according to information obtained by philenews. He behaved erratically when police approached him. After he was examined by a psychiatrist, an order was issued for his compulsory admission to Athalassa Hospital. He is expected to be questioned once he is discharged, and proceedings to prosecute him are expected to follow.
Both tourists were taken by ambulance to Famagusta General Hospital in Paralimni. The 28-year-old woman was given first aid and discharged. The 29-year-old man suffered a serious head injury and was intubated. Police said his condition has since stabilised and he is out of danger.
The couple were walking back to their accommodation after a night at a nightclub in the Pernera area of Paralimni. At about 4am, they were walking along an unpaved section of Vrysoudion Street towards the Agia Triada roundabout when a car hit them. The driver sped away immediately afterwards.
