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The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
Policeman killed in Seremban crash involving suspected drunk driver
SEREMBAN: A policeman died after his motorcycle was struck by a car driven by a man suspected of being under the influence of alcohol. The incident occurred early this morning on Jalan Temiang near Sekolah Kebangsaan Temiang. Seremban district police chief ACP Mohamad Hatta Che Din confirmed the victim was a 23-year-old constable from Jalan Campbell police station. The officer sustained severe head injuries and was pronounced dead at Tuanku Ja'afar Hospital around an hour later. Initial investigations revealed the victim was on duty and riding a Honda EX5 motorcycle from Seremban towards Temiang. He was hit by a Perodua Bezza driven by a 26-year-old man who lost control and veered into the wrong lane. The driver suffered minor injuries and was suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol. A blood sample was taken for testing at the Chemistry Department. Mohamad Hatta stated the suspect has been remanded for six days starting today. The case is being investigated under Section 44(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Authorities urged witnesses or those with information to contact investigating officer Insp Mohd Shahrizan Khairi at 019-8461792. - Bernama
Sinar Daily
a day ago
- Sinar Daily
Policeman dies after motorcycle rammed by suspected drunk-driver
The 23-year-old constable from the Jalan Campbell police station here sustained severe head injuries in the 1.01am incident. 18 Aug 2025 05:25pm A policeman was killed after his motorcycle was rammed by a car driven by a man believed to be under the influence of alcohol on Jalan Temiang near Sekolah Kebangsaan Temiang here early this morning. Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily SEREMBAN - A policeman was killed after his motorcycle was rammed by a car driven by a man believed to be under the influence of alcohol on Jalan Temiang near Sekolah Kebangsaan Temiang here early this morning. Seremban district police chief ACP Mohamad Hatta Che Din said the 23-year-old constable from the Jalan Campbell police station here sustained severe head injuries in the 1.01am incident and was pronounced dead at Tuanku Ja'afar Hospital (HTJ) about an hour later. "Initial investigations revealed that the victim, who was on duty, was riding a Honda EX5 motorcycle from Seremban heading towards Temiang when he was hit by a Perodua Bezza driven by a 26-year-old man from the opposite direction who lost control and veered into the victim's lane. A policeman was killed after his motorcycle was rammed by a car driven by a man believed to be under the influence of alcohol on Jalan Temiang near Sekolah Kebangsaan Temiang here early this morning. Photo for illustrative purposes only. "The driver suffered minor injuries and was suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol. A blood sample was taken for testing at the Chemistry Department,' he said in a statement. Mohamad Hatta said the man has been remanded for six days starting today to assist in investigations under Section 44(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. He urged members of the public with information on the incident to contact investigating officer Insp Mohd Shahrizan Khairi at 019-8461792 or the nearest police station. - BERNAMA
The Star
a day ago
- The Star
Policeman killed in collision with alleged drunk driver near Seremban
SEREMBAN: A 23-year-old policeman was killed after a car driver believed to be under the influence of alcohol crashed into him. District police chief OCPD Asst Comm Mohamad Hatta Che Din said the cop, who was on his motorcycle, died while receiving treatment at the Tuanku Ja'afar Hospital. "Preliminary investigation has revealed that the incident happened at 1am on Monday (Aug 18) while the cop was travelling from Seremban towards Temiang. "The 26-year-old car driver, who was heading in the opposite direction, is believed to have lost control of his car and crashed into him," he said in a statement. ACP Mohamad Hatta said the victim, who was based at the Jalan Campbell station near here, was rushed to the hospital but died while receiving treatment at the red zone. The car driver sustained light injuries and was detained. "We have taken the driver's blood sample and sent it to the Chemistry Department for analysis. "We have also obtained an order to remand him for six days," he said. ACP Mohamad Hatta said the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. He urged eyewitnesses to contact investigating officer Insp Mohd Shahrizan Khairi at 019 846 1792 or any police station to assist in investigations.
The Star
4 days ago
- The Star
Passenger drives off as e-hailing driver takes toilet break
SEREMBAN: Police have arrested a 22-year-old passenger who drove off when the e-hailing vehicle owner went to relieve himself at a petrol station here. District OCPD Asst Comm Mohamad Hatta Che Din said police managed to track down the vehicle via GPS and caught the suspect at the parking lot of an apartment block in Seri Subang, Selangor. 'The e-hailing driver picked up the passenger at Taman Bukit Jed at 3.30am on Wednesday and then stopped at a petrol station in Bandar Ainsdale. 'After he had fuelled up, he went to the toilet but left the engine running as the passenger was inside,' he said. The 61-year-old driver got a shock when he saw his car and the passenger missing after he came out. He then lodged a report. 'We caught the suspect around noon on Thursday and a preliminary probe revealed that he had driven the car away. 'We managed to locate the vehicle,' said ACP Mohamad Hatta. Checks revealed that the suspect has a criminal record for committing mischief, housebreaking and vehicle theft. The suspect also tested positive for methamphetamine. The case is being investigated under Section 379A of the Penal Code, which deals with vehicle theft. Offenders can be jailed between one and seven years and fined upon conviction.
Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Malay Mail
Seremban e-hailing driver stops for fuel and toilet, Toyota Vios driven away by passenger with criminal record
SEREMBAN, Aug 15 — An e-hailing driver found his car driven away by his passenger, after leaving it with the latter while stopping at a petrol station in Bandar Ainsdale early yesterday. Seremban police said the 3.30am incident occurred after the 61-year-old driver picked up a passenger in Taman Bukit Jed before stopping to refuel his Toyota Vios. 'The driver had picked up a 22-year-old male passenger in Taman Bukit Jed for a trip to Sri Subang, near Petaling Jaya, Selangor, at about 3am. 'He is believed to have stopped at a petrol station to refuel before heading to the toilet,' Berita Harian quoted Seremban district police chief ACP Mohamad Hatta Che Din saying. Mohamad Hatta said the driver was believed to have left the engine running as the passenger remained inside. 'When he came out of the toilet shortly afterwards, he found the car missing and suspected that the male passenger had driven off with it before lodging a police report,' he said. Police later detained the man in Seri Subang and found the car parked at an apartment complex. 'The suspect was arrested at about 12pm yesterday and admitted to taking the vehicle,' Mohamad Hatta said. He said the car's GPS system helped police trace it and apprehend the suspect, who had three prior criminal records in Seremban for mischief and theft, and another for vehicle theft in Sungai Way, Selangor. The case is being investigated under Section 379A of the Penal Code, while a urine test on the suspect returned positive for methamphetamine.
