Victims of fatal Black Maria crash were on holiday in KL

Kuala Lumpur was the holiday destination for three family members who tragically lost their lives in a crash involving an immigration department Black Maria. The victims were identified as a 55-year-old woman, her 53-year-old husband, and their two daughters aged 25 and 12. The family had been traveling to the Perak state capital of Kampar for their holiday.

The fatal collision occurred at approximately 1am at the Maju Junction intersection on Jalan Sultan Ismail. The immigration truck, driven by a 43-year-old officer, was en route to Chow Kit area for an operation to apprehend undocumented migrants when the tragedy unfolded. The truck, equipped with its beacon and siren activated, entered the intersection while the traffic light in its direction was red.

The Proton Saga, a car traveling straight, failed to swerve out of the way and crashed into the rear of the immigration vehicle. This caused the truck to lose control and collide with the family's car, resulting in the deaths of all three victims at the scene. Police are currently seeking arrest warrants for the truck and Proton Saga drivers, with the investigation being conducted under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which pertains to causing death by reckless driving.