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New Straits Times
a day ago
- New Straits Times
Klang road rage: Hilux driver released after arrest, says he was rushing to injured mum
KUALA LUMPUR: The pickup truck driver who went viral for tailgating and threatening another motorist on the North Klang Straits Bypass is believed to have been rushing to his mother's home after she reportedly suffered a fall. Klang Utara police chief Assistant Commissioner Vijaya Rao Samachulu said the 29-year-old man came forward to lodge a police report last night, accompanied by his lawyer, at the Klang Utara police headquarters' Traffic Department around 10pm. He said the suspect was subsequently arrested early this morning and taken for a urine test. "The test results returned negative for drugs, and he was released on police bail at about 3am. "According to his statement, during the incident he was on his way to his mother's house, as she had fallen and he wanted to take her to hospital," he said. Vijaya Rao said the case has now been reclassified under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving, which carries a penalty of up to five years' jail and a fine of between RM5,000 and RM15,000 upon conviction. Yesterday, it was reported that police are investigating a viral altercation involving two drivers, in which a four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle sideswiped and collided with a car on the New North Klang Straits Bypass. In the more than three-minute-long video, the man was seen punching the driver's side window of a Perodua Myvi and behaving aggressively, even as a police officer attempted to intervene. The incident, which involved two vehicles, occurred about 6.15pm on Thursday. The driver of the Perodua Myvi was unhurt and has chosen not to pursue the case further, saying that he only wishes to make an insurance claim for the accident.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- New Straits Times
Netizens see red over Hilux driver's road rage in viral video
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians have taken to social media to express outrage over a viral video showing a Toyota Hilux driver confronting another motorist in what appears to be a case of road rage during rush hour. The widely shared dashcam footage shows the man stepping out of his vehicle after a lane dispute, yelling at the driver of a Perodua Myvi and attempting to strike the car before being stopped by a traffic policeman. Social media users criticised the driver's aggressive conduct, calling it arrogant, reckless, and unacceptable. "He thinks just because he drives a 4x4, everyone has to give way?" wrote Facebook user Amirul Nazmi. Another user, Ahsanullah Osman, said: "Do you think the road belongs to your father? Are you the only one paying road tax? Just because you switched on your hazard lights, everyone has to move for you? What's the emergency, your grandmother died?" Some netizens initially believed the driver might have been rushing to a hospital but changed their stance after watching the full video. "At first, I thought maybe it was a real emergency, hazard lights on, maybe heading to a hospital. "But when he got out and picked a fight, that's when I stopped giving him the benefit of the doubt," commented user Merah Hitam. Others urged the authorities to take swift and stern action, warning that public confidence in the justice system could suffer if such behaviour goes unpunished. "I really hope this kind of road bully is punished to the fullest extent. "If not, people will start taking justice into their own hands," said user Mohd Khairul Izham. As of press time, the video has garnered thousands of views and comments, with many calling for the driver to be investigated and charged. Earlier, police confirmed they are investigating a viral altercation involving two drivers, in which a four-wheel drive vehicle sideswiped and collided with a car on the New North Klang Straits Bypass. Klang Utara police chief, Assistant Commissioner Vijaya Rao Samachulu, said the man threatened the other driver before fleeing the scene.
The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Junior army officer dies in tragic car-tanker collision in Alor Gajah
ALOR GAJAH: An army officer with the rank of second lieutenant was killed early this morning after the car he was driving collided with a tanker lorry along Jalan Solok Duku, Masjid Tanah. Alor Gajah police chief Supt Ashari Abu Samah said in the 4 am incident, Muhammad Akmal Mohamad Amjaduzzahwi, 24, who was driving a Perodua Myvi, was pronounced dead at the scene. 'Investigations found that before the accident, the Scania tanker lorry, driven by a 42-year-old man, was travelling from Tanjung Bidara towards Masjid Tanah, while the Perodua Myvi, driven by Muhammad Akmal, was heading towards Terendak Camp from Masjid Tanah. 'It is believed that the car lost control before veering into the opposite lane and colliding with the tanker lorry,' he said in a statement today. He said that due to the impact, Muhammad Akmal was pinned to the seat and sustained severe head injuries. 'The victim's body was taken to Melaka Hospital for a post-mortem, and the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987,' he said. He said that the lorry driver who escaped unhurt had seven traffic summonses on record, but his urine test came back negative for drugs. - Bernama
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- New Straits Times
Pickup driver goes berserk, lashes out at motorist, traffic cop
KUALA LUMPUR: A man was seen behaving aggressively and resisting a traffic police officer in a viral video, believed to have been recorded in Klang. The incident followed a road altercation triggered by another vehicle cutting into his lane. In the incident that happened at about 6pm on July 17, the man, who was driving a Toyota Hilux, was seen getting out of his vehicle while traffic was at a standstill. As traffic began to move and the man had not yet returned to his vehicle, a Perodua Myvi entered his lane. The Hilux driver tried to wedge his vehicle between the Myvi and another car. He was seen striking the Myvi and demanding that the other driver move his vehicle. During the altercation, the Myvi appeared to hit the Hilux. The Hilux driver got out and struck the Myvi, but was stopped by a traffic police officer. Despite this, he continued attempting to attack the Myvi driver, who was still in his car.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- New Straits Times
Driver in viral video seen attacking vehicle, confronting policeman
KUALA LUMPUR: A man was seen behaving aggressively and resisting a traffic police officer in a viral video, believed to have been recorded in Klang. The incident followed a road altercation triggered by another vehicle cutting into his lane. In the incident that happened at about 6pm on July 17, the man, who was driving a Toyota Hilux, was seen getting out of his vehicle while traffic was at a standstill. As traffic began to move and the man had not yet returned to his vehicle, a Perodua Myvi entered his lane. The Hilux driver tried to wedge his vehicle between the Myvi and another car. He was seen striking the Myvi and demanding that the other driver move his vehicle. During the altercation, the Myvi appeared to hit the Hilux. The Hilux driver got out and struck the Myvi, but was stopped by a traffic police officer. Despite this, he continued attempting to attack the Myvi driver, who was still in his car.
