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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
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- New Straits Times
E-hailing driver, Singaporean passenger die in Johor Baru crash
JOHOR BARU: An e-hailing driver and a Singaporean passenger died after the car they were travelling in crashed into a lorry at Km 9, Jalan Johor Baru - Air Hitam heading to Skudai, this morning. North Johor Baru district police chief Assistant Commissioner Balveer Singh Mahindar Singh said the incident occurred at about 11.27am when a car driven by a 48-year-old local man was believed to have lost control before hitting the left rear of a lorry. "The car, believed to be travelling from Johor Baru 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 the Investigating Officer, Inspector Zulhisyam Aziz at 019-7432966 to assist in the investigation.
