The Pazhayangadi police arrested a 35-year-old mini lorry driver who allegedly fled after knocking down and fatally injuring a woman who was out on her morning walk.

The vehicle and its driver, K. Praveen of Malappuram, were taken into custody by a team led by Pariyaram Inspector K.R. Vinod Kumar. The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday (October 22). The deceased was identified as P.K. Sulochana, 52.

The lorry was travelling towards the Mathamangalam area to collect laterite stone when it hit Sulochana. The driver reportedly stopped the vehicle a short distance away before driving off.

Though Sulochana was rushed to hospital, she could not be saved.

The vehicle was located at Chala in the district.