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AsiaOne
2 days ago
- AsiaOne
Singaporean man and ride-hailing driver die in JB car crash, Malaysia News
A 27-year-old Singaporean man and his ride-hailing driver died after a collision with a lorry in Johor Bahru. The incident occurred on Sunday (July 20) at around 11.30am, according to a statement by North Johor Bahru district police chief Assistant Commissioner Balveer Singh. The car, a Perodua Bezza driven by a 48-year-old local, was headed in the direction of Skudai from Johor Bahru when he reportedly lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a truck, said Malaysia police. The driver suffered serious head injuries and was pronounced dead on site, while the Singaporean man died at Sultanah Aminah Hospital, said AC Singh. The 28-year-old lorry driver did not suffer any injuries. AC Singh also said that the case is being investigated for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving, and urged members of the public to reach out to the police if they have any information on the incident. [[nid:720345]]
CNA
2 days ago
- CNA
Ride-hailing driver, Singaporean passenger die in Johor car crash
JOHOR BAHRU: A ride-hailing driver and his Singaporean passenger were killed on Sunday (Jul 20) morning after the car they were in crashed into a lorry along Jalan Johor Bahru-Ayer Hitam. North Johor Bahru district police chief, Assistant Commissioner Balveer Singh, said the incident occurred at 11.27am. A Perodua Bezza car, driven by a 48-year-old man and heading towards Skudai from Johor Bahru, is believed to have lost control before colliding with a Mitsubishi Fuso lorry. "The driver was pronounced dead at the scene due to severe head injuries, while the 27-year-old male passenger died while receiving treatment at Sultanah Aminah Hospital,' he told Malaysian news agency Bernama. The fatal car crash was also reported by other Malaysian news outlets, including The Star, The New Straits Times and The Malay Mail. Singh said the lorry driver, a 28-year-old man, did not suffer any injuries. He added that the incident was being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act for causing death due to reckless and dangerous driving.
The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Fatal e-hailing crash in Johor Bahru claims two lives
JOHOR BAHRU: An e-hailing driver and his Singaporean passenger died after their car crashed into a lorry at Kilometre 9, Jalan Johor Bahru - Air Hitam earlier today. The incident occurred at approximately 11.27 am as the Perodua Bezza, driven by a 48-year-old local man, reportedly lost control and struck the rear of a Mitsubishi Fuso lorry. North Johor Bahru district police chief ACP Balveer Singh Mahindar Singh confirmed that the car was believed to be travelling from Johor Bahru to Skudai. 'The driver sustained severe head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger, a 27-year-old Singaporean man, succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment at Sultanah Aminah Hospital,' he said in a statement. The lorry driver, a 28-year-old local man, escaped unharmed. Authorities are investigating the case under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving. Police urge witnesses or those with information to contact Investigating Officer Inspector Zulhisyam Aziz at 019-7432966 to assist in the investigation. - Bernama
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Malay Mail
Fatal Johor crash: Bezza slams into lorry, driver dies on spot, Singaporean later at hospital
JOHOR BAHRU, July 20 — An e-hailing driver and a Singaporean passenger died after the car they were travelling in crashed into a lorry at Kilometre 9, Jalan Johor Bahru–Air Hitam heading to Skudai, this morning. North Johor Bahru district police chief ACP Balveer Singh Mahindar Singh said the incident occurred at about 11.27 am when a Perodua Bezza car driven by a 48-year-old local man was believed to have lost control before hitting the left rear of a Mitsubishi Fuso lorry. 'The car, believed to be travelling from Johor Bahru to Skudai, was carrying a 27-year-old Singaporean male passenger. 'As a result of the collision, the car driver suffered serious head injuries and was confirmed dead at the scene while his passenger died while receiving treatment at Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA), Johor Bahru,' he said in a statement today. Meanwhile, he said the lorry driver, a 28-year-old local man, did not suffer any injuries. He added that the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving. He also called on the public with information regarding the incident to contact Investigating Officer, Inspector Zulhisyam Aziz at 019-7432966 to assist in the investigation. — Bernama
Barnama
2 days ago
- Barnama
Driver And Passenger Die In E-hailing Car Crash With Lorry At Jalan Johor Bahru- Air Hitam
JOHOR BAHRU, July 20 (Bernama) -- An e-hailing driver and a Singaporean passenger died after the car they were travelling in crashed into a lorry at Kilometre 9, Jalan Johor Bahru - Air Hitam heading to Skudai, this morning. North Johor Bahru district police chief ACP Balveer Singh Mahindar Singh said the incident occurred at about 11.27 am when a Perodua Bezza car driven by a 48-year-old local man was believed to have lost control before hitting the left rear of a Mitsubishi Fuso lorry. "The car, believed to be travelling from Johor Bahru to Skudai, was carrying a 27-year-old Singaporean male passenger.
