Tanker lorry driver in fatal crash remanded four days
THE tanker driver involved in the accident that claimed the lives of a mother and son at Kilometre 9, Jalan Temerloh-Triang, near Kampung Lebak, yesterday, has been remanded for four days to assist investigations. Temerloh District Police Chief, Assi...
A tanker lorry driver, 37-year-old Mohd Nizam, is under investigation for careless driving and causing a fatal accident that resulted in the deaths of mother Nur Fatima Abdullah, 39, and her 12-year-old son, Muhamad Fattah Aisy Nuafal Saifulnizam, near Kampung Lebak. The accident occurred on August 14, 2026, when the tanker truck carrying 32,000 litres of diesel skidded, overturned and collided with the car. The victims were found burnt to death after the two vehicles caught fire following the collision.
The driver, who sustained minor injuries, was remanded for four days to assist with the investigation. His urine screening test confirmed the absence of drugs in his system. Police investigations revealed that the accident happened when the tanker, traveling from Seremban to Temerloh, lost control and overturned, striking the car.
The post-mortem examination, conducted at Sultan Ahmad Shah Hospital, determined the cause of death and the DNA test results for identification are pending. So far, the victims' relatives have not provided their identities.
Written by urgent.news from The Vibes's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
