One half of an elderly couple was tragically killed in a road accident in Melaka after a car rammed into them as they were crossing the road.
According to China Press, the incident took place at around 2pm yesterday (July 13), with bystanders and medical personnel rendering assistance to the victims.
A photo showing blood spatters on the car’s shattered windscreen was also shared widely online.
Hit while crossing the road
Melaka Tengah district deputy police chief Superintendent Halim bin Abas said preliminary investigations found that a 59-year-old woman was driving a black Proton Prevé from a traffic light junction at Kota Laksamana and was heading towards Klebang.
At the same time, an elderly couple in their 60s was crossing the road to heading to a nearby hospital for treatment. Unfortunately, the Proton Prevé reportedly failed to avoid the duo in time and hit them.
One of the victims, identified as Peng Siting (transliteration), suffered severe head injuries due to the crash’s impact, while her husband sustained injuries to his head and left arm.
Car had no dashcam
Medical personnel from the nearby hospital rushed to the scene, but Peng was pronounced dead at the scene.
Her body was later sent to the Melaka Hospital mortuary for a post-mortem examination.
Halim said the Proton Prevé was found to not have installed a dashcam and the vehicle was seized by police and sent to the Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centre (PUSPAKOM) for a technical inspection.
The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by dangerous driving.
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