On September 26, 2026, police in Casablanca arrested a woman suspected of committing a fatal hit-and-run accident while under the influence of alcohol. The accident occurred in the Anfa district of Casablanca, where a police officer was killed while on duty. According to initial investigations, a speeding car struck the officer and fled the scene, resulting in his death after being taken to the hospital.
The police officer, a security guard, was part of a patrol conducting traffic monitoring in the Anfa district when the accident occurred. The police launched an investigation and used footage from a mobile surveillance camera to identify the vehicle involved and track down its license plate number. The suspect, a woman, was subsequently arrested and found to be in an advanced state of intoxication.
The arrested woman and a person accompanying her were taken into custody for judicial investigation, which is being overseen by the competent public prosecutor. The investigation aims to uncover all the circumstances and details of the accident and determine the extent of the criminal acts attributed to those involved.
The Director-General of the National Police and the National Security and Territorial Surveillance Service issued a decision to grant a special promotion to the deceased police officer, recognizing his sacrifice and acknowledging the services he rendered to national security.
The Mohammed VI Foundation for Social Work for National Police Staff has been tasked with providing support and assistance to the officer's family and offering condolences on his death. This move is part of the efforts to support the families of law enforcement officers who lose their lives in the line of duty.
The incident has highlighted concerns about road safety and the need for stricter measures to prevent accidents caused by reckless driving and driving under the influence of alcohol. The authorities have been urged to take concrete steps to address these issues and ensure that those responsible for such crimes are held accountable.
The case is ongoing, with further investigations and legal proceedings expected to determine the full extent of the circumstances surrounding the fatal accident and the culpability of those involved. The authorities have assured that they will thoroughly examine all aspects of the case to ensure justice is served.
Key points
- A woman suspected of killing a police officer in a hit-and-run accident in Casablanca has been arrested by Moroccan police.
- The accident occurred while the officer was on duty in the Anfa district of Casablanca, and the suspect was found to be under the influence of alcohol.
- The authorities have taken steps to support the officer's family and ensure that those responsible are held accountable.
