Falling pole kills woman trying to stop fleeing driver in Bandar Mahkota food court
KAJANG, Aug 22 — A 47-year-old woman was killed instantly when a falling pole struck her during a chaotic attempt...
On Thursday, August 22, a tragic incident occurred at the Bandar Mahkota food court in Kajang, Malaysia. A 47-year-old woman perished instantly when a falling pole struck her during a frantic attempt to stop an errant driver. The accident started when a 35-year-old male driver inadvertently pressed the accelerator pedal, causing his vehicle to crash into the dining area of the food court.
Kajang OCPD Assistant Commissioner Naazron Abdul Yusof disclosed that, while the driver tried to escape, the victim rushed towards the car in an effort to block its path. Unfortunately, the vehicle collided with a nearby pole, causing it to fall directly onto the woman. Despite the efforts of paramedics, the victim succumbed to her fatal head injuries at the scene.
The driver was promptly arrested and is currently receiving medical treatment at a local hospital. Police confirmed that the man had no previous criminal record. Ongoing investigations are being conducted under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which pertains to causing death by reckless or dangerous driving.
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