Police probe Simpang Pulai road rage after Mercedes driver allegedly threatened with stick
IPOH, Sept 17 — Police are investigating an incident where a car driver was allegedly threatened with a wooden sti...
Ipoh police are probing a road rage incident that allegedly involved a wooden stick on Jalan Ipoh-Gopeng in Simpang Pulai. The incident, which occurred around 4:56 pm yesterday, took place when a Mercedes driver claimed a Toyota Vios forced his vehicle to the side. Following this, a dispute erupted after the Mercedes driver honked at the Toyota, reports ACP Muhammad Najib Hamzah, the district police chief.
One of the two men who exited the Toyota was accused of brandishing a stick at the victim's brother, an act captured on the victim's dashboard camera. The police are investigating the case under Section 506 of the Penal Code and are actively pursuing leads to identify those involved. The authorities have cautioned all road users to exercise caution, maintain composure, and refrain from aggressive behavior to prevent such incidents.
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