Fatal Six-Vehicle Crash in Jalan Kuching Driver Found at Damansara Hospital

Kuala Lumpur:Police have located the driver allegedly involved in a tragic six-vehicle collision in Jalan Kuching that resulted in the death of a young girl. The driver, a 24-year-old man, is being treated for a concussion at a private hospital in Damansara, where he is under the supervision of an investigating officer.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the fatal accident occurred at 344 pm amidst slow-moving traffic. A Perodua Bezza, driven by the victim's father, was struck from behind by a BYD Seal. This impact led to a chain reaction involving a motorcycle and three other vehicles a Nissan Almera, a Toyota Alphard, and a Perodua Myvi.

The five-year-old girl, seated in the rear passenger seat of the Perodua Bezza, sustained severe head injuries and was later pronounced dead at Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL). Her 30-year-old father suffered an injury to his right hand, and the 33-year-old motorcyclist involved in the crash sustained a head injury. Both are currently receiving treatment at HKL.

The drivers of the other vehicles involved in the incident did not report any injuries. The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Authorities are urging witnesses or anyone with information regarding the incident to contact the Tun H.S. Lee Traffic Police Station at 03-2071 9999 or reach out to any nearby police station.