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Fatal road accidents in Malaysia

Overview

Multiple fatal traffic accidents have been reported in Malaysia involving hit-and-run incidents.

In Kuala Lumpur, a six-vehicle collision on Jalan Kuching resulted in the death of a five-year-old girl. Police located the 24-year-old driver of a BYD Seal, who had initially fled the scene and was receiving treatment for a concussion at a private hospital. The case is being investigated as causing death by reckless or dangerous driving.

In Penang, a 23-year-old man was detained following a hit-and-run on the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Highway that killed two motorcyclists. Post-mortem reports indicated the victims died from severe head and neck injuries. The suspect tested negative for drugs and remains under investigation under the Road Transport Act 1987.

Entities

BYD Seal · Penang · Hospital Kuala Lumpur · Mohamad Nazhif Faris · BYD

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Police detain SUV driver in fatal Penang hit-and-run

    A 23-year-old SUV driver has been detained following a hit-and-run on the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Highway that killed two motorcyclists in Penang.

  2. [CRIME] 8 sources
    Kuala Lumpur police locate driver after fatal six-vehicle crash

    Police have tracked down a 24-year-old driver who fled a six-vehicle crash on Jalan Kuching that killed a five-year-old girl and injured two others.

Sources

beautifulnara.com · berita.rtm.gov.my · freemalaysiatoday.com · kosmo.com.my · malay.news · malaysiatribune.news · sarawakdaily.com · utusan.com.my