67-Year-Old Man Suspected of Forgetting Handbrake, Crushed to Death by Reversing Car

(Selangor, 28th) Hari Raya Haji Tragedy!

A 67-year-old Malay man was crushed to death under his car after allegedly forgetting to pull up the handbrake when entering the courtyard of a terraced house.

The incident occurred at 5:18pm on Wednesday (27th) at a residence on Lane 2, Batang Kali, Selangor. According to Hulu Selangor District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Ibrahim, the unemployed elderly man parked his car inside the family courtyard before getting out to close the gate.

He issued a statement saying that the car suddenly started rolling backward and struck the deceased, causing him to fall and become trapped under the vehicle.

He pointed out that the old man suffered head injuries and unfortunately died at the scene. The body was later sent to Kuala Kubu Baru Hospital for autopsy.

He quoted initial police investigations, which believe the deceased may not have engaged the handbrake at that moment. Additionally, the parking spot at the house was on a slight slope, which caused the vehicle to slide towards the gate.

The police are currently investigating the case under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 (Causing death by reckless or dangerous driving). Anyone with information is urged to contact Traffic Investigation Officer Inspector Nurul Anati (0360641222) or visit the nearest police station to provide information.

On the other hand, Selangor Fire and Rescue Department Operations Officer Mukhlis said the department received the call at 5:20pm on the day of the incident. Five firefighters from Bukit Sentosa were dispatched to the scene and found a Malay man trapped under a Proton Saga car.

He said that firefighters removed the man, but paramedics who were called to the scene confirmed that he had unfortunately died. The body was later handed over to the police for further handling.