Female driver remanded for two days over Pasir Gudang highway accident
Dashcam recording of the 12.21am accident went viral after it was uploaded on Facebook.
The footage showed a Proton Wira overtaking in the right lane while a Proton Persona overtook from the left and re-entered the right lane, leading to a rear-side collision.
The impact caused the Wira to lose control and crash into a road divider.
The 21-year-old Wira driver lodged a police report yesterday.
Johor Baru (North) police chief, Assistant Commissioner Balveer Singh, confirmed the Persona driver was remanded, and her statement was recorded.
"She tested negative for alcohol and drugs following breathalyser and urine screening," Balveer said in a statement today.
The case is being investigated under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving.
Balveer urged anyone with further information or dashcam footage to contact investigation officer Inspector Ong Jin Siong at 011-16490168.
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