Lorry driver remanded three days over crash that killed 12-year-old boy in Gurun

Police have detained a 40-year-old lorry driver in connection with a crash that killed a 12-year-old boy in Gurun. The victim, Muhammad Ilham Firdaus Mohamad Iruan, died at the scene from severe injuries after colliding with the rear left side of the lorry. The lorry driver was remanded for three days to assist in the investigation under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

The 12-year-old victim, a Year Six pupil at a school in Paya Mak Insun, Pendang, was riding a motorcycle when the accident occurred. His 14-year-old friend, who was riding pillion, escaped with minor injuries. The pillion rider is a Form Two student from Kampung Batu 3, Jalan Jeniang.

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