Police hunt driver who fled patrol vehicle pursuit in Semenyih
KUALA LUMPUR: Police are tracking down the driver of a white Kia Forte who fled after being pursued by a police patrol vehicle in Eco Majestic, Semenyih.
KUALA LUMPUR: Police are searching for the driver of a white Kia Forte that fled after being chased by a patrol vehicle in Semenyih's Eco Majestic area, according to Kajang district police chief Assistant Commissioner Naazron Abdul Yusof. The incident, which was captured on video and quickly went viral on social media platform Threads, was reported to police around 10:31am today by personnel from the Kajang district police headquarters Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department.
The fleeing vehicle's registration number remains unknown, Naazron stated in a press release. Police are examining the case under Sections 279 and 186 of the Penal Code. Section 279 deals with reckless or dangerous driving on public roads, which can lead to up to six months in jail, a fine of up to RM2,000, or both if convicted.
Section 186 pertains to obstructing a public servant while performing their duties and can result in up to three months in prison, a fine of up to RM1,000, or both upon conviction. Those with information regarding the incident are urged to contact investigating officer Inspector Mohd Hizwan Hamzah at 019-6369835.
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