Road accidents are very common in Malaysia due to the heavy traffic and easy accessibility to cars and motorbikes.
Well, it is important to ensure that every individual is responsible when they are on the road, no matter the vehicle.
M’sian policeman gets hit by Honda City
In a viral video, a PDRM officer is seen tumbling over after a Honda City abruptly switched lanes, causing the officer to collide with the rear of the car.
The incident, which highlights the dangers of sudden lane changes quickly gained attention from many netizens.
The footage was posted on X (formerly known as X) by @HezeriSamsuri and rapidly went viral, amassing over 272,000 views and more than 1,300 reposts.
Who’s at fault?
The widespread sharing of the video highlights the public’s concern over road safety and the dangers law enforcement officers face while on duty.
Many users debated who might be at fault, with the majority placing blame on the car driver.
However, regardless of who is responsible, it’s crucial to always maintain a safe distance on the road and never take safety for granted, no matter how experienced you are.
Here’s what netizens have said about the incident
“Wow, that’s crazy how they cut across from the middle lane to the bus stop like that. Issue the summons, officer, issue it. Also, happy holidays, officer, and wishing you a speedy recovery. Hopefully, there aren’t any serious injuries.”
“Yeah, safety gear is key. Hopefully, this incident prompts better precautions for police riders.” said one.
You may watch the video here:
Baru tengok ni dari geng Whatsapp. Video yg tgh viral.
— Hezeri Samsuri (@HezeriSamsuri) August 26, 2024
Main cantas ni selalu sebab dia fikir dia kena berhenti kat tepi tu, tapi dia tak pernah terfikir ada kenderaan lain.
Pandai pandai la jawab ke polis tu dan semoga brader polis tu segera sembuh.
High time rider Polis dah… pic.twitter.com/jkXlCymuEt