Pedestrian killed after being hit by two vehicles in Sandakan
Published on: Saturday, May 31, 2025
Published on: Sat, May 31, 2025
By: Mardinah Jikur Text Size: SANDAKAN: A 50-year-old local woman died after being hit by two vehicles in an accident around 10.50 pm on Friday at Batu 4, Jalan Utara. Sandakan acting police chief Supt. Ramasamy Kuppan said initial investigations revealed that the first vehicle, a BYD Dolphin, was heading from IJM to Taman Tinosan in rainy and dark conditions when the pedestrian suddenly crossed and stood on the road. The driver, unable to brake in time, hit the victim, who was then thrown onto the path of an oncoming Naza Citra, which ran over her due to the close distance. The woman was taken to Duchess of Kent Hospital but was pronounced dead while receiving treatment in the emergency zone. The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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