Teacher killed in crash in Maran while on the way home to Temerloh
In the 9.30am accident, the Perodua Myvi driven by Nurfarah Izyan Ismail, 28, from Temerloh, collided with a mobile drilling truck.
"Nurfarah was on her way home to Sungai Gau, Temerloh, from SMA Al-Basriah in Jerantut," Maran police chief Superintendent Wong Kim Wai said.
"She is believed to have lost control of her vehicle and veered into the opposite lane before crashing into an oncoming lorry.
"The 51-year-old lorry driver from Bandar Jengka has a fractured left thigh.
"Two of his assistants, who were in the front passenger seat, suffered minor injuries.
"A fourth assistant, who was seated in the rear section of the lorry, escaped unhurt," he said today.
Wong said the lorry driver and the two injured assistants, aged 25 and 45, were receiving treatment at Jengka Hospital.
He said the case is being investigated for reckless or dangerous driving.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
New Straits Times
17 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Myvi stolen in Muadzam Shah break-in recovered in a plantation
ROMPIN: A Perodua Myvi belonging to a teacher, which was reported stolen outside her home in Prima Gadak, Muadzam Shah on July 8, was recovered yesterday in an oil palm plantation in Keratong near here. The suspect is believed to have abandoned the vehicle in the plantation, located about 15km from the victim's house. Rompin police chief Superintendent Sharif Shai Sharif Mondoi said policemen from the Muadzam Shah police station received information from the public while conducting patrol rounds at about 8.30pm. "Upon inspecting the Myvi, officers confirmed it was the same vehicle reported stolen last week. A gold-coloured bracelet, which had been listed as missing during the break-in, was found in the car. "The police Forensics Unit was unable to recover any fingerprints. We believe the suspect had tampered with the evidence," he said in a statement today. Sharif Shai said police suspect the perpetrator fled the scene after abandoning the vehicle, taking the remaining valuables with them. In the July 8 incident, the suspect reportedly broke into the 33-year-old teacher's home while she was asleep with her two children. The intruder made off with a gold ring, a bracelet, RM250 in cash, a mobile phone and other valuables before escaping in the victim's Myvi.
New Straits Times
a day ago
- New Straits Times
Reckless driver who challenged woman to fight arrested
TAWAU: A 32-year-old man was arrested after he drove recklessly, made an obscene gesture and challenged a woman to a fight in a road rage incident. The Wednesday afternoon incident on Jalan Apas happened after the victim was forced to brake to avoid being hit by a Perodua Myvi that darted out of a junction. Tawau police chief Assistant Commissioner Jasmin Hussin said the incident escalated when the suspect got out of his vehicle, made an obscene gesture towards the victim, hurled verbal abuse and dared her to fight. "Frightened and distressed by the suspect's aggressive actions, the victim lodged a police report yesterday," he said in a statement. Following the report, a team from the Tawau police headquarters' Criminal Investigation Division tracked down the suspect and arrested him at 2.50pm. The man has a criminal record for six offences, including those under the Dangerous Drugs Act. He is now being investigated under Section 279 of the Penal Code for rash or negligent driving, punishable by imprisonment of up to six months and a maximum fine of RM2,000 or both.
Daily Express
a day ago
- Daily Express
Reckless driver with past criminal records arrested
Published on: Monday, July 14, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jul 14, 2025 By: Amir Anuar Text Size: Jasmin said the situation forced the victim to slam on her brakes and honk as a warning. However, the suspect then exited his vehicle. TAWAU: A man believed to have been driving recklessly and flashing an obscene gesture at other road users, recently, at the Jalan Kubota Batu 3 Jalan Apas junction here, was arrested last Saturday. Tawau District Police Chief ACP Jasmin said the 32-year-old suspect was detained at around 2.50pm by a team from the District Criminal Investigation Division (BSJD) in front of a lodging house in Tawau town. 'The incident was reported to have occurred last Wednesday when the victim, a female technician driving a Perodua Ativa along Jalan Apas, was startled by a Perodua Myvi that shot out from a junction recklessly,' he said on Sunday. Jasmin said the situation forced the victim to slam on her brakes and honk as a warning. However, the suspect then exited his vehicle. According to him, the suspect made an obscene gesture and even issued verbal challenges to fight, leaving the victim distressed and frightened which led her to lodge a report. 'Police investigations revealed that the suspect has six prior criminal records involving offences under the Dangerous Drugs Act, including under Section 39B and Section 15(1)(a), recorded in Papar, Kuala Lumpur, and Tawau,' he said. Jasmin added that the case is now being investigated under Section 279 of the Penal Code for driving recklessly and endangering other road users. He also advised the public to always obey traffic laws and keep their emotions in check when faced with tense situations on the road. 'Any aggressive act or threat toward other road users not only endangers safety but may also lead to legal action. 'We also urge the public to report any suspicious behaviour or dangerous situations to the police for immediate action,' he said. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
