KOTA BARU: A 20-year-old man was killed, and three of his family members were critically injured when the car they were travelling in was involved in an accident at Sungai Asap on the Gua Musang-Kuala Krai road at 10.20am Thursday.
Gua Musang police district chief Supt Sik Choon Foo, in a statement, said the man died at the scene, while the 36-year-old driver of the car, also the victim's stepfather, is in critical condition.
He said the driver's wife (the victim’s mother), in her late 30s, and their six-year-old son also sustained serious injuries.
Supt Sik said initial investigations revealed that the victim and his family were heading home from Gua Musang, adding that the driver suddenly lost control and veered off into the opposite lane.
He added that the car barely missed another vehicle, which managed to swerve to the left but collided with a lorry. The drivers of both vehicles escaped unhurt.
He said all victims were taken to Gua Musang Hospital, adding that the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act for reckless driving resulting in death.
Supt Sik urged those with information regarding the accident to contact the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division of the Gua Musang district police headquarters at 099121222 or the investigating officer at 0124027283. - Bernama
