A delivery rider is dead, and the driver who hit him simply drove away.
Kuwait’s criminal investigation officers are now searching for that driver after the rider was found lying near the Military Hospital roundabout. Whoever was behind the wheel didn’t stop to help, and didn’t report what happened.
It’s the kind of case that should worry anyone who shares the road with a delivery bike every day, and lately there have been plenty of stories about the pressures these riders face, from our new rules for delivery bike riders to the ongoing traffic crackdown on delivery drivers.
- A delivery worker was found dead near the Military Hospital roundabout after being hit by a vehicle.
- The driver did not stop, help the man, or report the incident.
- The deceased was born in 1992 and worked as a motorcycle courier for a delivery company.
- Police registered the case as a death by hit-and-run and are searching for the driver.
What happened near the roundabout?
The Ministry of Interior’s operations centre received a report about a person lying near the Military Hospital roundabout. Security officers went to the scene and found a man who had died.
Officers later confirmed the man was born in 1992 and worked as a motorcycle courier for a delivery company. His motorcycle was found some distance away from where he was lying, which fits with him being hit while riding and thrown from the bike.
Based on what officers found, they registered the case as \”death, hit-and-run\”. That means police believe a vehicle struck the man and the driver left the scene without stopping.
Who is looking for the driver?
Criminal investigation officers are now handling the search for the driver. At this stage, the driver has not been identified, and no vehicle description has been released. There’s no word yet on CCTV footage, witnesses, or any leads officers may already have. We’ll update this story if Kuwaiti authorities release more details.
The Military Hospital roundabout is a busy junction, and cases like this usually move forward once officers pull footage from nearby cameras or speak to people who were in the area at the time.
Why this case matters for delivery riders in Kuwait
Delivery riders have become part of everyday life in Kuwait. Thousands of them move through busy roundabouts and junctions every day, often on small motorcycles that are far less protected than a car.
This isn’t the first time road safety for delivery workers has made the news this year. Kuwait recently stepped up checks on delivery bikes and cycle riders, and there have also been reports about poor conditions at delivery company housing. Together, these stories paint a picture of a workforce under real pressure, on the road and off it.
For drivers in Kuwait, the lesson here is simple and serious. If you hit someone, you stop. You call for help. You report it. Leaving the scene turns an accident into a criminal case, and it leaves a family without answers about how their relative died.
For expats working as couriers, and for their families back home, cases like this are a reminder of how exposed the job can be. We’ve also covered other delivery worker cases this year, though that one was about missing money rather than a traffic death. Together they show how much scrutiny the delivery sector is under right now.
You can find more on this and other local cases on our Local news section.
Quick answers
Has the driver been identified?
No. As of now, officers are still searching for the driver, and no name or vehicle details have been made public.
Who was the victim?
He has not been named publicly. Officers confirmed he was born in 1992 and worked as a motorcycle courier for a delivery company.
What charge could the driver face?
The case has been registered as \”death, hit-and-run\”. Fleeing the scene of a fatal accident is treated seriously under Kuwaiti law, though the exact charges will depend on the investigation.
What should you do if you witness a similar accident?
Stop if it’s safe to do so, call the Ministry of Interior’s operations centre, and avoid moving an injured person unless it’s necessary for their safety.
If you were near the Military Hospital roundabout recently or have any information that could help, it’s worth passing it to the police rather than just talking about it online. A family somewhere is waiting for answers about how this man died.
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