Mother dies, daughter survives after car plunges into Unimas lake
KOTA SAMARAHAN (July 21): A woman died while her teenage daughter with autism survived after their car plunged into a lake at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) earlier today.
Kota Samarahan district police chief Supt Damataries Lautin said the incident occurred at around 10.45am, involving a vehicle driven by the 50-year-old woman.
'Initial investigations indicate the vehicle is believed to have stopped briefly by the roadside near the lake before suddenly losing control and veering into the water.
'The car is believed to have been travelling from Desa Ilmu towards SMK Muara Tuang, using the route within the campus,' he said in a statement.
The victim was pronounced dead while receiving treatment at the Unimas Prima Health Centre at 11.51am.
Her body has been sent to the Forensic Unit of Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) for a post-mortem examination.
Meanwhile, her daughter escaped without injuries.
Police are investigating the case under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. car plunged fatal accident lake lead Unimas
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