Belgian driver surrenders after fatal hit-and-run near Hazeldonk
A man was found dead Saturday morning on the service road parallel to the A16 near Hazeldonk, authorities said. Police believe he was struck by a vehicle.
According to BN DeStem, the victim was discovered with his severely damaged bicycle a few meters across the border on Belgian soil, but investigators say the collision likely occurred in the Netherlands. Police also noted the man may have been lying at the scene for some time.
In the early afternoon, the driver involved, a Belgian national, came forward to police and provided a video
No one else was present when the body was found, suggesting the driver fled. Emergency services from both countries responded to the scene. The victim was located near the first traffic sign marking entry into Belgium.
Authorities are examining the roadside for evidence and have issued an online appeal for witnesses.
