Suspected Drugged Driver Causes Fatal Accident; 16-Year-Old Killed

(Terengganu, 29th) — A four-wheel-drive vehicle driver is suspected of dangerous driving under the influence of drugs, and crashed into a car, causing the 16-year-old driver to die at the scene due to severe injuries.

This traffic accident occurred around 12 noon on Thursday (28th), at Bukit Parong Road, Besut, Terengganu.

The deceased has been identified as Mohamad Azmir, a resident of Kampung Bukit Parong in Jertih, who died at the scene from his injuries.

Besut District Police Deputy Chief, Deputy Superintendent Mohamad Sani, stated in a press release that preliminary investigations show the suspect driving the four-wheel-drive vehicle was under the influence of drugs, as his urine test came back positive for ketamine.

He said police immediately dispatched a team of officers to the scene upon receiving reports from the public about the accident.

"At the time, it is believed the deceased was driving his car in his own lane, while an oncoming four-wheel-drive was swerving erratically."

"When reaching the accident site, the four-wheel-drive suddenly veered into the deceased's car lane."

"The deceased tried to steer into the opposite lane to avoid the collision, but at that moment, the four-wheel-drive returned to its original lane, ultimately causing the two vehicles to collide head-on."

Mohamad Sani said the deceased's body has been sent to Besut Hospital for post-mortem examination, while the suspect has been brought back to the Besut District Narcotics Unit for further action.
He said the suspect driver has been detained, and police are investigating the case under Section 15(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.

"As for the accident itself, police will investigate under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987."

Meanwhile, he urged anyone with information or who witnessed the incident to come forward and contact the investigating officer, Inspector Noraini Muhmmad Zin, directly at 013-4384239.

He also called on road users to remain vigilant at all times while driving and obey traffic rules set by the authorities.