Elderly driver allegedly presses accelerator, hits three people while parking
AN 89-year-old driver allegedly pressed the accelerator while attempting to park, causing his vehicle to hit a motorcyclist, a flower seller and a pedestrian in Jalan 4/8, Pandan Perdana, Ampang Jaya yesterday. Ampang Jaya district police chief Assis...
An 89-year-old driver reportedly pressed the accelerator while trying to park, causing his vehicle to strike a motorcyclist, a flower vendor and a pedestrian in Ampang Jaya, reported Ampang Jaya district police chief Assistant Commissioner Khairul Anuar Khalid. The incident unfolded around 11:15 am on Saturday in the parking area of Jalan 4/8, Pandan Perdana.
The motorcyclist, flower vendor and pedestrian all fell to the ground and sustained injuries, subsequently receiving medical attention at a nearby hospital. All parties involved later filed police reports regarding the incident. Initial investigations revealed the accident was caused by the driver's negligence, and the case is being handled under Rule 10 of LN 166/59, which stipulates a fine of at least RM300 and no more than RM2,000 upon conviction.
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