KL police identify father and two daughters killed in Maju Junction crash; nephew says family was visiting relatives

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — The Kuala Lumpur police have identified the three victims killed in an early morning crash involving a Malaysian Immigration Department lorry. The deceased are Shaik Mohd Firdaus Shaikh Yahya, 53, and his daughters, Siti Nor Sazlin, 25, and Siti Darwisyah Auni, 12. Shaik Mohd Firdaus' 55-year-old wife remains in intensive care at Kuala Lumpur Hospital.

The lorry driver and Proton Saga driver, aged 43 and 50, have been detained for questioning. Shaik Mohd Firdaus' nephew, Zaid Darfis, 39, revealed that the family had traveled to Kuala Lumpur to visit his uncle's mother. Zaid learned of the accident around 7:30 am after his wife called him. The victims' remains will be taken to Masjid Jamiul Ehsan for prayers and buried at the Muslim cemetery in Kampung Air Hitam Labu, Kampar, Perak.

The accident occurred at around 1 am when the lorry, en route to Chow Kit, crossed the intersection of Maju Junction while the traffic light was red and its beacon lights and siren were active. A Proton Saga, moving ahead at a green light, collided with the lorry, causing it to skid and hit four pedestrians, including the family of Shaik Mohd Firdaus.

The victims included a 53-year-old man and his two daughters, aged 25 and 12, who were killed instantly. The 55-year-old mother sustained severe injuries. The incident is under investigation under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.