We’ve always been told to drive carefully on the road at all times as failing to do so can lead to severe and in some cases, fatal results.
A young man in Johor was tragically killed after the car he was driving crashed into a divider, where he was sent flying out from the car due to the impact.
24yo M’sian man flung out of car, dies after it hits divider
According to a statement by Iskandar Puteri district police chief Assistant Commissioner M. Kumarasan, he said the fatal accident took place at 1.45am today (Aug 4) at the Persiaran Indah roundabout in Bukit Indah Garden, reported Sin Chew Daily.
A photo of the badly mangled car sitting upright on its bonnet after crashing into the divider has since gone viral on social media.
Police investigations found that the driver was a 24-year-old local, while the passenger was his 31-year-old friend.
Due to the crash’s impact, the victim was flung out from the car, causing him to suffer severe head injuries and a broken right arm. As for his friend, he suffered serious injuries to his head, arms, and legs but is thankfully in a stable condition, reported NST.
Kumarasan said the victim’s body was sent to the Sultanah Aminah Hospital for an autopsy and the case is being probed under Section 41(1) of the 1987 Road Transport Act for reckless driving.
He also called upon those who have witnessed the accident to contact the Iskandar Puteri District Police Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Unit at 07-510 1322.
Our condolences to the victim’s family for their loss and we also wish his friend a speedy recovery from his injuries!
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