Popondetta General Hospital CEO Dr Gunzee Gawin told Loop PNG that the driver and crew of the oil palm fruit truck ran away after the accident and are still at large.
Dr Gawin says the police are still looking for them and will be arrested soon.
He said Ijivitari MP David Aore and Sohe MP Delilah Gore are negotiating with Higaturu and the people on a prudent solution on the issue.
Meanwhile, all shops, banks and service stations in Popondetta are still closed as relatives and friends are demanding answers to the cause of the road accident yesterday.
