KUCHING: A 26-year-old local driver was released on police bail today after being held on remand for one day to assist investigations into a road accident that claimed the life of an American tourist on Jalan Padungan here.

Sarawak Traffic Investigations and Enforcement Department head Superintendent Alexson Naga Chabu said the suspect, believed to be drunk during the incident was arrested last Monday, and released after police had taken his statement and blood samples.