3 men in crash that killed Rela man linked to criminal activities
KUANTAN: The three men who abandoned their car after an accident that killed a Malaysian Volunteer Corps (Rela) member in Bentong are believed to be involved in criminal activities, police said.
KUANTAN: Police suspect three men who fled their vehicle following a fatal accident are linked to criminal activities, according to acting Pahang police chief Datuk Azry Akmar Ayob. The incident occurred on September 14 around 7:30 am along Jalan Mempaga-Sertik in Bentong, where a Perodua Myvi veered into the path of a motorcycle ridden by 41-year-old Fazlizal Abdul Samad, killing him instantly.
The Myvi owner, who rented the car to the trio, was apprehended and is currently being held on drug charges. The vehicle's owner provided details about the suspects, revealing they were his friends. Police are actively pursuing the whereabouts of the three men, all of whom have ties to criminal activities, including car theft. The car owner faces charges under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries a maximum penalty of RM5,000 in fines or imprisonment for up to two years, along with a supervision order.
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