KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — Naza Mohamad, the frontman of local indie band The Times, is urging those with dashcam footage of a recent hit-and-run involving their late guitarist to come forward to assist with the police investigation.

Speaking to local media during the 2 Konsert 2 Generasi press conference in KL yesterday, Naza revealed that their former bandmate Nazreen Sharkawi, 51, passed away on Aug 24 at Miri General Hospital, four days after falling into a coma following a hit-and-run accident in Miri, Sarawak.

“We still don’t know who hit him or what kind of car it was. If anyone in Miri has dashcam footage, please share it.

“It’s so sad for the victim — a hit-and-run like this is terribly unfair to them and their family,” Naza said, adding that Nazreen was riding his motorcycle when the accident happened.

Nazreen, affectionately known as Ein, was the rhythm guitarist for The Times from 2003 to 2007. He was also involved in producing the band’s first three albums before moving back to his hometown in Kuching after accepting a job there.

He was also the first cousin of Radhi from OAG, who was present during his funeral procession in Kuching recently.

Recalling his last conversation with Nazreen, Naza said he was surprised to receive a call from him wanting to catch up with him and the band.

“It was a surprise because we hadn’t talked with each other for a while and he called me to ask how the band’s doing and said that he missed playing with the band.

“He also asked about our new album and The Times’ t-shirt that has his face on it and I told him I will send the album and t-shirt to him in Kuching.

“However, I’m a bit sad because I forgot to pass the items to my brother who went to Kuching recently and it turns out that was our last conversation. It’s as if he was giving us a sign but it went unnoticed at the time,” Naza said.

Naza added that Nazreen was loved by fans and friends for his humble and easy-going traits, and said he was also touched to see fans paying their respects to the late guitarist on social media.