12-05-2025
Police probe claim pickup truck was racing before sideswiping motorcycle
KUALA LUMPUR: City police are looking into claims that the driver of a pick-up truck, which appeared in a viral video sideswiping a couple on a motorcycle in an expressway here, was racing with other pick-up trucks.
The driver allegedly fled the scene after causing the motorcycle to crash.
As a result, both the rider, 53, and pillion, 49, were injured, with the woman pillion still unconscious in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Sungai Buloh Hospital.
Another video footage, believed to be from the dash cam of another vehicle, had since gone viral showing the Nissan Navara chasing after another pick-up truck on the left lane of the North-South Expressway near the Duta Toll Plaza.
Seconds later, two other pick-up trucks, believed to be another Nissan Navara and a Mitsubishi Triton, were also seen speeding past the recording vehicle.
The video also shows the four vehicles weaving through the lanes as they overtook other vehicles.
City police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said they were aware of the video footage.
"Efforts are being made to identify the other vehicle drivers who netizens claimed were driving recklessly as well.
"We urge anyone who has dashcam footage of these other vehicles to come forward immediately," he said.
Rusdi said the case was being investigated for reckless driving.
The offence is punishable by imprisonment of up to five years and a maximum fine of RM15,000 upon conviction, as well as a suspension of driving licence for at least two years.
Rusdi urged those with information on the other pickup trucks to contact the City Police Hotline at 03-2115 9999 or go to the nearest police station.
