Car Driver Causes Tragedy Under the Influence of Drugs and Alcohol, Young Father Killed After Being Hit

(Klang, 30th) — A young man suspected of driving recklessly under the influence of drugs and alcohol overtook vehicles and violently crashed into a motorcyclist, who was out buying textbooks for his child. The father was thrown by the impact onto the roof of another car and died at the scene!

Klang South District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Lim Jihui, stated in a press release that the accident occurred at around 11:40 a.m. on Sunday (29th), involving a motorcycle and two cars.

“Preliminary investigations indicate that a Honda City driven by a man in his 20s was recklessly and speedily heading from Westport Road towards Klang city.”

“Upon reaching the scene, it is believed that the driver had already overtaken several cars and immediately collided with the oncoming motorcycle.”

Lim added that the motorcyclist, aged in his 30s, was thrown by the powerful impact onto the roof of another Perodua Myvi car.

According to the dashcam footage provided by the driver behind the Myvi, the City driver was speeding while overtaking and immediately crashed into the oncoming victim.

The victim was flung and landed on the roof of the Myvi, dying instantly.

Reportedly, the deceased was Amirul from Batu Kurau, Perak. His remains were sent back that night to Kampung Padang Jawa for burial.

Lim further stated that initial police testing showed that the suspect tested positive for both alcohol and drugs.

In view of this, police have arrested the suspect to assist in the investigation, invoking Section 44(1) of the 1987 Road Transport Act for a thorough investigation.

Under this provision, upon conviction, the penalty could be 10 to 15 years in prison, a fine of RM50,000 to RM100,000, and immediate revocation of the driving license.

“In addition, the case will also be investigated under Section 15(1)(a) of the 1952 Dangerous Drugs Act, which, if convicted, could result in a maximum fine of RM5,000 or up to two years in prison, as well as a mandatory supervision period of two to three years.”

Lim urged any witnesses among the public to come forward and assist the police investigation.