Marang: An elderly man was killed when the BMW he was driving skidded and crashed into the fence of a driving institute along Jalan Kuala Terengganu-Kuantan, near Alur Tuman, here today.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Marang police chief Supt Mohd Sofian Redzuan stated that they received a call from a member of the public regarding the accident in front of the driving institute at 7.30 am. Initial investigations revealed that the 65-year-old victim was driving from Masjid Kelulut to his home in Pulau Kerengga when he lost control of the vehicle. This loss of control caused the car to veer onto the right shoulder of the road before it crashed into the fence of the driving institute.

The man was confirmed dead at the scene due to severe head injuries. His body was sent to Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital (HSNZ) for a post-mortem examination. The case is currently being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.